Brian David Smith
Attorney at Law
941 Proton Road
San Antonio, Texas 78205
210.546.2122 (o.)
210.546.2130 (f.)
EDUCATION
St Mary’s School of Law
Juris Doctor, December 2005 (Class of 2006)
Admitted to Texas Bar- May 2006
Texas A&M University
Masters of Urban and Regional Planning - May 1993
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Development - May 1991
WORK EXPERIENCE
McKamie Krueger and Knight LLP. – January 2012 through Present
Employed as an associate attorney with the law firm of McKamie Krueger and
Knight LLP. Primary practice concentration is in the areas of providing Civil
Litigation and Civil Appellate Litigation defending several small to medium sized
municipalities and political subdivisions throughout the state when they are
made a party to a lawsuit for property damage, personal injury, and death
proximately caused by the wrongful act or negligence of an employee acting
within his scope of employment under the Texas Torts Claim Act.
Additional practice concentrations include Municipal Law; Water Law; Land Use
Law; lawsuit brought against Municipal Cemeteries; Municipal Prosecutor
functions; Labor and Employment issues involving commissioned police personal
through TCOLESE, including administration law appeals representing
appointing municipalities regarding challenges brought by Appellee police
officers challenging the designation of separation their former employer selected
in that officer’s F-5 separation of license form; Compliance with the Public
Information Act;
Law Office of Brian David Smith May 2006 – January 2012
Sole practitioner specializing in municipal, real estate and land use law as well as
criminal and civil litigation.
Trident Insurance Services in their capacity as third party administrator for
Texas Association of Public Educators Interlocal Agreement Self-Insurance
League as well as Texas Association of Political Subdivisions Interlocal
Agreement Self-Insurance League San Antonio, Texas
January 2005 – July 2006
Employed as Government Affairs Representative for Texas Association of
Public Educators Interlocal Agreement Self-Insurance League as well as Texas
Association of Political Subdivisions Interlocal Agreement Self-Insurance
League. Provide legislative support for member school districts and political
subdivisions. Serve as liaison between the members of the League and the Third
Party Administrator for the pool.
Loeffler Jonas and Tuggey, LLP – San Antonio, Texas
July 2004 – August 2004
Law Clerk – Participated in a comprehensive summer clerkship program with an
emphasis on projects within the Public Law, Governmental Affairs, Real Estate
and Litigation groups. Attended administrative hearings at the Bexar County
Appraisal district to successfully obtain tax-exempt status for clients, drafted
real-estate instruments, participated in non-judicial foreclosures, and conducted
extensive legal research on a variety of topics ranging from vested development
rights within the City of San Antonio to the finer points of the Federal Voting
Rights Act.
Argonaut Insurance – San Antonio, Texas
May 2004 - July 2004
Law Clerk – Office of the Vice-President, General Counsel. Assisted the General
Counsel and Assistant General Counsel of the company with all aspects of
underwriting the property-casualty insurance market. Drafted several of the
documents necessary for completing the acquisition of two insurance agencies
located outside of the State of Texas. Prepared and filed all necessary paper work
with appropriate Secretaries of State as well as all paperwork necessary to
appoint new board of directors.
City of Vidor
August 2001 – August 2003
City Manager – Responsible to the City Council for the proper administration
of all the city affairs assigned to the manager by charter, ordinance or directive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Appoints/hires directors of departments and appoints/hires directly or
through subordinates other city employees
Prepares policy and procedural proposals for review and adoption by the City
Council
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Prepares budget annually and submits to City Council for adoption
Monitors execution of the budget during the year and advises the Council of
the financial status of the City
Creates and oversees implementation of annual “Program of Work” for the
City of Vidor
Oversees Emergency Management efforts between Mayor and city staff
Acts as Co-investment officer for all city investments
Prepares and submits to City Council an annual fiscal report
Executes deeds, deeds of trust, easements, releases, contracts, and other
instruments binding the City to financial agreements and obligations
Attends meeting of the City Council to receive instruction and policy and to
explain operations
Reviews/negotiates operations franchised by the City to ensure that
obligations are met
Preserves and enhances the quality of life for the citizens of Vidor, Texas, by
observing the City’s guiding principles
Negotiated Labor Agreements with Vidor Police Associations
East Montgomery County Improvement District
February 1998 – August 2001
Executive Director - Responsible for administering a 1-cent sales tax to
perform all economic and community development activities within the
boundaries of the improvement district.
Additional Job Responsibilities/Accomplishments:
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Administer/work all economic development/prospect recruitment activities
Created and implemented endowment program at North Harris Montgomery
Community College District to provide scholarships to all graduates of New
Caney and Splendora Independent School Districts.
Preparation of Smart Job & Skills Development Fund Grant Applications
Assist North Harris Montgomery Community College District in identifying
and implementing training programs for trade skills sets within the District
which are in demand.
Assist with the preparation of a needs assessment of the District
Budget Preparation/Administration
Work with local property owners and developers
Assess infrastructure capacity for District and implement projects to address
current shortfalls
Speak at local meetings of community organizations to disseminate
information and obtain community input
Provide technical assistance to local Communities & Governmental Agencies
Oversee East Montgomery County Improvement District Community
Development Project Program
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Work with local Small Business Development Center to help retain and train
existing local work force
Write, edit, publish monthly East Montgomery County Improvement District
Newsletter
Work with local members of the Texas Legislature to introduce, lobby, and
pass bills which will help the citizens of East Montgomery County.
Partnership of Southeast Texas
August 1996 - February 1998
Vice President - Responsible for economic development/community
development and marketing efforts for eight (8) counties in Southeast Texas.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
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Host Prospects interested in expanding to Southeast Texas
Work with State Agencies on issues effecting local Economic Development
efforts
Attend trade shows
Provide technical assistance to local Communities & Governmental Agencies
Grant Writing
Develop and Market Incentive packages
Consultant for Air Emission Reduction Credit Organization
Maintain Available Building Site on Homepage
Analyze and prepare Tax Abatement comparisons/scenarios
Educate the local community on economic development issues
Trade Missions/Corporate Visits
Budget Administration
Assist local Ports marketing expansion efforts
San Benito Industrial Development Authority
October 1995 - August 1996
Economic Development Manager.
Responsible for developing and
implementing a redevelopment strategy for the Downtown/main street area.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
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Coordinate recruitment of targeted industries and make general presentations
for new business prospects.
Write grants for economic development projects.
Work with the San Benito Industrial Foundation to maximize resources
within the local industrial park.
Utilize economic development sales tax revenues to implement business
retention and expansion activities within the community.
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Work closely with city personnel and members of the community.
Budget Preparation
City of Beaumont, Administrative Services Division
October 1993 - October 1995
City Planner under the direction of the Assistant City Manager.
Provided guidance and technical assistance to various departments within the
city government.
Researched and prepared:
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Economic Development Policy component of Comprehensive Plan
1994 & 1995 Urban Parks & Recreation Recovery (U.P.A.R.R.) Renovation
Grant
1994 Enterprise Community Grant
1995 H.U.D. Supportive Housing Grant
1995 H.U.D. Shelter Plus Care Grant
Special Community Needs Assessment of H.U.D. mandated Consolidated Plan
Other responsibilities included:
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Plat Review
Assistance Emergency Management Coordinator.
Staff liaison to City Council appointed Task Force for the Homeless.
Attend neighborhood association meetings to obtain citizen input and
conduct community needs assessment.
Assist in budgeting 1995 allocation of Community Development Block Grant
funding.
Provide technical assistance to public service agencies seeking to obtain
financial assistance from the City Community Development Division.
City liaison to Developers, Realtors and Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs on community housing projects which utilize the Low
Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
Research special projects/inquiries submitted by City Council members and
citizens.
Assist local Main Street organization with on-going downtown redevelopment
activities.
Liaison with People Assistance Coalition, a non-profit community-based
organization of service agencies seeking to bring additional funds into the city.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS
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Served as San Antonio District Five Councilman David Medina’s appointee to the
Brooks Redevelopment Authority (2009-2013)
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Serve as former San Antonio District Five Councilman David Medina’s appointee
to the City of San Antonio’s Board of Adjustment(2013-present)
Texas Lyceum Association, Vice-President, Alumni Member (1996-2002)