Quentin Smith

Practice Areas

Quentin is a commercial litigator who focuses on business, petrochemical, and energy disputes.

He represents clients in a wide array of disputes, including complex contract disputes, shareholder disputes, disputes arising out of fiduciary duties, property tax valuations, and condemnation actions. Quentin is a versatile advocate, having represented clients in various forums: state court, federal court, domestic arbitration, and international arbitration. He has tried cases to finality in state court, federal court, and arbitration. He has shown a keen ability to adapt to his audience, whether it be a judge, jury, or an arbitrator.

Quentin has developed unique experience with Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), having litigated and advised clients on various UCC Article 2 matters.

Quentin is a Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Texas Bar Foundation, and Houston Bar Foundation. He also serves as General Counsel for the Theatre Under the Stars and as a Trustee for the Houston Symphony. At Vinson & Elkins, Quentin serves as the Talent Lead for the Complex Commercial Litigation group in Houston and as a member of the Diversity Executive Committee and Houston Recruiting Committee.