Business Details
Texas Agricultural & Real Estate Law Specialists
Audra Rod Smith, Attorney At Law, PLLC has provided specialized legal services since Audra's admission to the State Bar of Texas in 2014. Our firm focuses on agricultural law, real estate transactions, oil and gas issues, and estate planning, serving farmers, ranchers, and business owners across Texas and globally. Audra's expertise in farm and ranch transactions, combined with Taylor's real estate specialization, ensures comprehensive legal solutions. Our attorneys maintain active roles in professional organizations like the Texas Bar College and American Agricultural Law Association.With backgrounds in agricultural science and law, we combine practical industry knowledge with legal proficiency. Our community involvement includes leadership roles in the Wharton County Bar Association and educational outreach through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. We deliver personalized legal strategies grounded in deep understanding of both legal systems and agricultural operations.
Services
Agricultural Law
Real Estate Transactions
Oil & Gas Law
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Business Formation
Highlights and features
- Board-certified expertise in farm and ranch real estate law
- Combined 15+ years agricultural and legal industry experience
- Active leadership roles in Texas agricultural law associations
- Personalized approach combining legal and practical agricultural knowledge
- Proven track record in complex agricultural litigation and transactions
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Agricultural Law
Specialized legal representation for agricultural operations including land transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our attorneys handle cattle operations, crop production, and agribusiness contracts. We provide expert guidance on agricultural policy and land use issues affecting Texas farmers and ranchers.
Real Estate Transactions
Comprehensive legal services for rural property transactions including title examination, boundary disputes, and easement agreements. We handle complex farm and ranch sales, leases, and financing arrangements with specialized agricultural law expertise.
Estate Planning
Customized estate plans for agricultural landowners focusing on intergenerational transfer, tax minimization, and land preservation. Our plans address unique challenges of farm and ranch succession through specialized legal instruments.
Oil & Gas Law
Legal representation for oil and gas title examination, lease negotiations, and mineral rights disputes. Our practice addresses surface use conflicts and regulatory compliance for agricultural landowners with energy development interests.
Business Formation
Legal guidance for agricultural business structures including LLCs, partnerships, and cooperatives. We help farmers and ranchers establish entities that protect assets while optimizing tax and operational efficiency for agricultural operations.
People
Audra Rod Smith, Attorney At Law
Founding Attorney
Board-certified agricultural law attorney with 10 years' experience in farm and ranch transactions. Graduated Texas A&M University (2009) and South Texas College of Law (2014). Former Wharton County Bar Association president and Texas Bar College member since 2016.
Taylor Fuechec Kresta
Associate Attorney
Real estate and estate planning attorney admitted to Texas Bar since 2022. Graduated Texas A&M University (2018) and South Texas College of Law (2022). Member of Wharton County Bar Association with focus on land disputes and business formations.
Questions
What areas of law does Audra Rod Smith, PLLC specialize in?
We focus on agricultural law, real estate transactions, oil and gas issues, estate planning, probate services, and business formation for agricultural enterprises.
Do you represent clients outside Texas?
While based in Texas, we represent Texas landowners globally and serve agricultural clients across the United States through our specialized legal expertise.
What agricultural law experience does the firm offer?
Our attorneys have handled farm and ranch transactions involving land and cattle since 2014, with board-certified expertise in agricultural real estate law.
How does the firm approach estate planning for landowners?
We create customized succession plans addressing heirs' property issues and long-term land preservation using specialized agricultural law knowledge.
What professional credentials does the firm hold?
Audra Rod Smith is board-certified in farm and ranch real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2023.
