Ellis County Lawyers

James Warren St. John
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James Warren St. John
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(817) 336-1436 801 Cherry St
Unit 5, Ste. 2020
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
My family has proudly practiced law in Texas since 1896. My great-grandfather, James C. Wilson, was a United States District Judge in the Northern District of Texas for 32 years. My grandfather and uncles were also attorneys. My brother practices law in Houston.

With an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, I have a different perspective regarding police investigations and their ability to get the “facts” right. I know where to find faults in their investigations, which ultimately aids me in the representation of my clients.

With over 30+ years of experience in criminal defense, I know how to get the best result...
Raney LaSusa
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Raney LaSusa
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(214) 584-6505 10300 N. Central Expressway
Suite 544
Dallas, TX 75231
Immigration
Southern Methodist University
After graduating with a B.A. (summa cum laude) in Foreign Languages from Southern Methodist University, Raney obtained her law degree from SMU in 2001. She worked for three years in Paris, France before returning to the U.S. to work for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), where she advised clients on the intricacies of complex federal lending regulations. Raney currently represents criminal defense clients, with an emphasis on how criminal law relates to federal immigration law. She also handles a wide range of immigration issues including employment-based and family-based matters. Raney has also represented a several clients in...
Alison Gilliland
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Alison Gilliland
Dallas County, TX Lawyer
(214) 206-4064 3030 Lyndon B Johnson FWY
STE 220
Dallas, TX 75234
Business
Baylor University
Alison holds a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Manufacturing and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Texas Tech University. She began her career in the technology industry, supporting manufacturers across fashion, interior design, automotive, and aerospace. Driven by a desire for a new challenge, she pursued and earned her Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School. Now at Sul Lee Law Firm, Alison blends her diverse background with her legal expertise to craft innovative solutions for clients.
Daniel S. Nathan
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Daniel S. Nathan
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
(214) 915-8226 11300 North Central Expressway
Suite 317
Dallas, TX 75243
Business, Consumer and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Nathan Law, PLLC is a law firm based in Dallas, Texas that practices probate law, estate planning, real estate law, small business law, consumer law, and family law. We service our clients with professionalism, experience, and care. Nathan Law, PLLC offers cheap and inexpensive fixed flat fees for most of our legal services, as well as a cheap and low-cost hourly rate for contested legal matters, making Nathan Law, PLLC an affordable law firm for you and your family’s legal needs. Nathan Law, PLLC offers fixed flat fees for the below-listed services and uncontested matters. For contested matters, Nathan Law, PLLC charges...
Edward S Cox
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Edward S Cox
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
(817) 510-2811 1300 Norwood Dr., Suite 100
Bedford, TX 76022
Business and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Twenty-three-year, AV Preeminent® (5.0), Super Lawyer managing six-attorney-law firm.

Construction Services:

* Mechanics' Liens
* Bond Claims
* Letter of Credit Claims
* Construction Defects
* Foundation Defects
* Product Liability/Defects
* Collections
* Lien Foreclosure
* Construction Contracts
* Employment Agreements
* Loan Documents
* Bankruptcy Claims

Real Estate Services:

* Purchase and Sale Agreements
* Entity Formation
* Takedown Agreements
* Loan Documents
* Foreclosure
* Eviction
* Land Use
* Trespass
* Bankruptcy Creditor Representation
Ann Massey Badmus
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Ann Massey Badmus
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
(214) 494-8033 11325 Pegasus Street
Suite E-265
Dallas, TX 75238
Business, IP and Immigration
Charles A. Moster
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Charles A. Moster
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(214) 623-5627 10440 North Central Expressway Suite 862
Dallas, TX 75231
Business, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Mr. Moster heads the Firm’s Oil & Gas Law Practice at our office in Midland – Odessa at the Claydesta Center (pictured below) in addition to its Intellectual Property practice with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. He has represented top computer scientists in the field. Mr. Moster’s experience over 33 years as an AV-rated lawyer is multifaceted. He commenced his practice as a business and litigation attorney for the U.S. Department of Commerce during the Reagan and Bush administrations focusing on industrial projects in excess of $1 Billion. He has represented Oil & Gas companies in diversified areas from production to...
David R. Gibson
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David R. Gibson
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(817) 740-4044 1304 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 212
Irving, TX 75038
Business, Consumer, Employment and Insurance Claims
Judge Gibson is a former civil trial judge with over two decades of experience representing real people, small and emerging businesses in consumer, contract, insurance, deceptive trade practices, fraud, and general business cases. Judge Gibson has tried over 600 cases and, in the last decade, has secured judgments, verdicts, and settlements for his clients in excess of $25,000,000.
William Wayne Lundquist
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William Wayne Lundquist
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
(214) 267-9837 5473 Blair Rd
Dallas, TX 75231
Insurance Claims
University of Houston - Main Campus
Karen Ensley
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Karen Ensley
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
(469) 983-6500 8140 Walnut Hill Ln
STE 835
Dallas, TX 75231
Business
Baylor Law School
Karen Ensley is a board-certified construction law attorney focused on representation of small and large commercial and specialty contractors throughout Texas. Karen “grew up in the business,” working firsthand in the construction industry prior to becoming an attorney. Karen is well versed in lien and bond claim law, collecting for unpaid work, and defending against claims of improper workmanship, Karen also regularly drafts, reviews and negotiates construction contracts, provides counsel to her clients with employer/employee issues and implementation of general best
business practices.
Andra Racovitan
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Andra Racovitan
Tarrant County, TX Attorney
(888) 902-9285 5601 Bridge St #300
Fort Worth, TX 76112
Free ConsultationImmigration
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
David Rodriguez
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David Rodriguez
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(888) 902-9285 5601 Bridge St
#300
Fort Worth, TX 76112
Immigration
Western Sierra Law School
William Graham Blake
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William Graham Blake
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience
111 N. Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Daniel Cleveland
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Daniel Cleveland
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
(817) 338-0606 701 E Belknap St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Free ConsultationImmigration and White Collar Crime
Practicing in Tarrant and surrounding counties for over 20 years. I have taken to trial cases ranging in complexity from traffic tickets to murder cases with about everything in between. My focus is on criminal matters with an emphasis on preparation and presentation. I can help you! Call me for an initial consultation.
Heeyeon Kim
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Heeyeon Kim
Denton County, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(214) 513-9935 2681 MACARTHUR BLVD
SUITE 102
LEWISVILLE, TX 75067-8207
Business, Immigration, International and Real Estate
The University of Texas School of Law
License: Licensed with in Korean Bar Association since 2005 (2002YR 44TH NATIONAL LAW EXAM, JRTI 34TH) and Texas Bar Association since 2017. Major Practice Area: Regarding Korean Practice: Korean Law, International Arbitration, Litigation (Korean Court), Investment (Real Estate), M&A, Corporate Law, Business Law, Contract Law. Regarding US Practice: Business Law, Corporate Law, Business Set-up, Cross-Border legal issues, Immigration, Labor Law with corporation, Contract Law, Mediation
Kelvin  Roquemore
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Kelvin Roquemore
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(972) 325-6591 13155 Noel Rd, Ste. 900
Suite 900
Dallas, TX 75240
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Real Estate, Securities and Trademarks
Tulane University School of Law
Experienced business and commercial litigation attorney who primarily focuses on owner-operated small businesses enterprises. I and my full service law firm serve as outside general counsel for business owners, managers and entrepreneurs. I am an experienced trial attorney located in Dallas. I practice in Federal and State courts throughout Texas and in arbitration proceedings. My practice involves enforcing and defending the rights of finance companies and banks, manufacturers, restaurants, warehouses, construction contractors, artisan/consultants, and logistics businesses. I started Roquemore Skierski PLLC to be a full-service firm whose business transactions attorneys help start-up, expansion, and dissolution of business operations. We help...
David Philip Herrick
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David Philip Herrick
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(214) 303-1256 18111 Preston Rd
Suite 480
Dallas, TX 75252
Appeals and Products Liability
David P. Herrick founded the Dallas, Texas law firm of Herrick & Associates, P.C. in 1997. Herrick's practice involves the defense of mass tort, products liability, and pharmaceutical claims and the resolution of commercial disputes at both the trial and appellate levels, particularly cases involving Daubert objections to the admissibility of "junk science" expert testimony. In addition to serving as national Daubert counsel in mass torts such as the asbestos and silicone breast implant litigations, Herrick served as trial counsel and/or handled all legal/appellate issues in more than 25 jury trials that went to verdict. Herrick also...
Mark O'Bryan
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Mark O'Bryan
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(972) 372-4054 3948 Legacy Dr.
Ste. 106 Box 336
Plano, TX 75023
Free Consultation
The Law Office Of Mark O'Bryan is dedicated to providing skilled, aggressive, and energetic representation to individuals who have been charged with a crime or injured in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties. Mark O'Bryan personally handles each and every case and is easily accessible, so you always know who is handling your case and what is going on. Mark handles a wide range of criminal offenses including, but not limited to: assault, domestic violence, theft, shoplifting, drug possession, marijuana possession, DWI, DUI, probation violations, driver license suspensions, burglary, robbery, computer crimes, and more. Call anytime to receive a free...
Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
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Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(214) 452-8297 3948 Legacy Drive
Suite 106, Box 397
Plano, TX 75023
Administrative, Business, Employment and Insurance Defense
Management "Solutions Lawyer" Cynthia Marcotte Stamer is recognized for her 36 years of work, scholarship, thought leadership, advocacy and community service as a "Top Woman Lawyer;" "Top Rated Lawyer,” and "LEGAL LEADER" in Health Care Law and Labor and Employment Law; “Best Lawyers In Dallas” in Labor and employment, “Tax: ERISA & Employee Benefits,” “Health Care,” and “Business and Commercial Law;” and other accolades. Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an American College of Employee Benefits Counsel Fellow and Martindale-Hubble AV-Preeminent (highest/top 1%) peer-rated, she helps highly regulated and other performance-sensitive domestic...
Maria Tsao Tu
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Maria Tsao Tu
Collin County, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
(972) 964-8366 6200 Chase Oak Blvd., SUITE 102- A
Plano, TX 75023
Immigration
University of Washington School of Law and Seattle University School of Law
I call myself the "Common People" lawyer. I was raised to be self sufficient ever since I was old enough to babysit and deliver newspaper. I worked to put myself through college, law school and master degree. During the first phase of my law practice, My objective was to become a "rich and famous" lawyer. When I clawed my way there to the top, I couldn't figure out why I was so unhappy...So, I walked away from everything --my high paying salary, my condo by the lake, my personal shopper, my rich clients with limos...
Richard Johnston
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Richard Johnston
Denton County, TX Lawyer
(972) 434-0171 217 S Stemmons Freeway, Suite 209
Lewisville, TX 75067
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
The University of Texas School of Law
Before opening the Law Office of Richard N. Johnston in Lewisville, TX, Mr. Richard Johnston was a partner and head of the litigation department at the Galleria Business Law Firm of Steinberg, Solomon, and Meer. AV Rated for 30 Years by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Johnston takes pride in providing the highest quality legal guidance possible to each and every one of his clients. The Law Office of Richard N. Johnston operates with the Highest Possible Peer Review Rating In Legal Ability & Ethical Standards and truly cares about the welfare of his clients. • S.M.U. Bachelor of Arts, 1960 •...
Mr. Dale M Rodriguez
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Mr. Dale M Rodriguez
Collin County, TX Attorney with 32 years of experience
(866) 202-9921 555 Republic Drive, 2nd Floor
Plano, TX 75002
Administrative, Employment and Immigration
I have practiced law continuously since 1993, focusing almost exclusively on the employment relationship. I am admitted to practice law in Florida (Florida Bar) and Texas (State Bar of Texas). I am also admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court and numerous federal courts with jurisdiction in Florida and Texas. Since year 2000, I have been Board Certified, Labor & Employment Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). I attended the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida, and graduated with a undergraduate Bachelor of Arts...
Peter Christian Hall
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Peter Christian Hall
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(972) 696-9463 555 Republic Drive
Suite 300
Plano, TX 75074
Free ConsultationReal Estate


Peter focuses his practice on providing cost-effective counsel to his clients before, during, and after some of the most difficult times in a family’s life. He has extensive experience working with individuals, families, executors, and trustees in estate planning and administration, probate matters, wills, trust, asset protection planning, and probate litigation. He takes a personalized approach with each of his clients to guide them through all phases of estate planning and the preparation of wills, trusts, financial or medical powers of attorney, and physician directives based on their specific goals. Peter also advises clients who recently relocated to Texas to...
Bert Starr
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Bert Starr
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(972) 633-2588 3108 Midway Road, Suite 101
Plano, TX 75093
Business, Real Estate and Tax
New York University School of Law and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Trevor Clanton Theilen
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Trevor Clanton Theilen
Collin County, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
(972) 528-0153 P.O. BOX 863674
Plano, TX 75086
Free ConsultationAdministrative
Baylor Law School
Rita M. Boyd
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Rita M. Boyd
Rockwall County, TX Attorney with 32 years of experience
(972) 380-8000 1650 John King Boulevard
Rockwall, TX 75032
Arbitration & Mediation
South Texas College of Law
- Licensed to Practice since 1992.
- Law School: South Texas College of Law.
- Member College of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association
- On the exclusive STATE BAR OF TEXAS Lawyer Referral Information Service
- On the exclusive DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION Lawyer Referral Service (DBA LRS)
- Court Appointed Mediator
- Court Appointed Attorney
- Admitted to Practice in Federal Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.
- Excellent disciplinary record with the State Bar.

Handling family law matters with superior strategy and knowledge of the law is my strong point. Rita Boyd handles cases in Dallas, Collin, Denton,...
Craig Novak
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Craig Novak
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(214) 216-1667 18333 Preston Rd
Suite 320
Dallas, TX 75252
Business and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
Craig primarily focuses on representing high-value commercial and residential real estate holders. He excels at crafting effective legal strategies and solutions, whether through negotiation or litigation, to address a wide range of real estate issues. With over 750 court appearances in his career, Craig has honed his skills in municipal, justice, county, district, and federal courts. In the realm of real estate litigation, Craig’s cases have encompassed matters such as neighborhood homeowner association disputes, easements, encroachments, trespass, landlord-tenant disputes (both commercial and residential), including eviction proceedings, brokerage fee disputes, and leasehold damage and repair issues. Additionally, he has provided legal counsel...
Virginia Nelson Hammerle
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Virginia Nelson Hammerle
Denton County, TX Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(940) 383-9300 2871 Lake Vista Dr.
Suite 150
Lewisville, TX 75067
Business
Andrew Thomas Hawkins
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Andrew Thomas Hawkins
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 22 years of experience
(817) 877-3355 320 Purcey Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Products Liability
Andrew Hawkins is an experienced attorney who has handled a wide variety of civil litigation throughout the State of Texas. Mr. Hawkins began his legal career working for a prestigious Fort Worth defense law firm, learning from some of the finest insurance defense and medical malpractice attorneys in the state. He has defended large companies and billion dollar corporations against an assortment of lawsuits. Because of his extensive experience working for insurance companies and defending corporations, he has the unique experience to see personal injury matters from all angles. This experience has proven invaluable in representing those injured by...
Charles Holt
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Charles Holt
Rockwall County, TX Attorney with 47 years of experience
(972) 771-4658 500 Turtle Cove Blvd
Suite 205A
Rockwall, TX 75087
Business and Real Estate
Real Estate and Business Litigation along with Transaction Documentation are the focus of the law practice of Charles Holt. When the outcome really matters - chose experience - choose Attorney Charles Holt.
Lauren A. Harris
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Lauren A. Harris
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
(469) 359-7093 PO Box 793414
Dallas, TX 75379
Administrative, Appeals, Business and Insurance Defense
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
John Thomas Wilson
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John Thomas Wilson
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 27 years of experience
(972) 248-8080 16610 Dallas Pkwy
Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75248
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Patents
Mr. Wilson is a Shareholder of the Wilson Legal Group P.C. He is a former associate of Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C., and senior associate of Fish & Richardson P.C. Mr. Wilson's practice is focused on the development and licensing of intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, and intellectual property portfolio management. Other legal services include the preparation of family law litigation, counseling companies in corporate formation, mergers, and acquisitions, and foreclosure and collections representation.

Mr. Wilson is a skilled intellectual property attorney, focusing largely on the application for and defense of patents and trademarks. His background in the sciences allows him to...
Maria Ahmed
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Maria Ahmed
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(972) 322-3844 15851 Dallas Parkway
#600
Addison, TX 75001
Free ConsultationTexas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
William Earl Kuykendall
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William Earl Kuykendall
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
(817) 570-7649 6100 Western Pl
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Free ConsultationAdministrative and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Houston Law Center
Bruce W. Akerly
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Bruce W. Akerly
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 42 years of experience
(469) 444-1878 878 S Denton Tap Rd
Ste 100
Coppell, TX 75019
Bankruptcy and Business
Texas Tech University School of Law
Mr. Akerly is the founding partner in Akerly Law PLLC, Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1982 with honors. He clerked for the Honorable Mary Lou Robinson, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He has over 30 years of experience as a litigator, teacher and speaker in federal and state court, trial and appeal courts. Mr. Akerly has been selected to the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list, which marks his 10th consecutive year for this honor. The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than five...
John Artuso
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John Artuso
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer
(972) 584-9382 1235 S Main St
#270
Grapevine, TX 76051
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Dianna L Reid
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Dianna L Reid
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 17 years of experience
(214) 808-1482 811 S. Central Expy., Suite 603
Richardson, TX 75080
Business
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
I focus on preventing legal problems. My practice areas include estate planning, contracts, real estate, premarital and postmarital agreements, and other creative ways to avoid litigation.
Marvin Champlin
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Marvin Champlin
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer with 52 years of experience
(817) 348-0503 550 Bailey Ave.
Suite 315
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Business
Licensed Texas Attorney April 1973, State Bar of Texas No. 04086500 (AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and In Good Standing); Certified Attorney Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem in Probate Matters by the State Bar of Texas

Selected Examples of Legal/Business Experience (By Area)

General Business Law and Transactions: Business Entity Formation, Governance and Successor Planning. OEM Agreements. Vendor/Reseller, Supply and Service Contract Negotiation and Drafting. Employment Agreements. Commercial and Residential Real Estate. Construction Contracts. Insurance Company, Broker and Agent Transactions. Texas Land Title Insurance, Incl. Defense. UCC. State and Federal Litigation....
Rudolf William Beuttenmuller
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Rudolf William Beuttenmuller
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 44 years of experience
(972) 991-2121 5335 Spring Valley Rd
Dallas, TX 75254
Bankruptcy, Business, IP and Real Estate
Duke University School of Law
RUDY BEUTTENMULLER, born St. Louis, Missouri, December 20, 1953; admitted to bar, 1980, Texas. Also admitted to U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas; U.S. Tax Court. Education: Princeton University (B.A., cum laude, 1976); Duke University (J.D., with distinction, 1980). Staff Member, 1978-1979 and Articles Editor, 1979-1980, Duke Law Journal. Author: Comment, "The Goal of The New Premerger Notification Requirements: Preliminary Relief Against Anticompetitive Mergers," Duke Law Journal 249, 1979....
Elizabeth D. Alvarez
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Elizabeth D. Alvarez
Kaufman County, TX Lawyer
(972) 564-4644 315 S Bois D Arc St
Forney, TX 75126
Administrative and Business
Pepperdine University School of Law

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