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Katrina Marie Pemberton
Greenville, TX Probate Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Texas A&M University School of Law
Katrina has been practicing law since 2015 and is a member of the Texas Bar College. Additionally, she is a Certified Guardian Ad Litem and Certified Civil and Family Law Mediator. Katrina’s practice focuses on divorce, child custody, estate planning, guardianship, real estate transactions and mediation services.
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Lauren Andrew Hudgeons
Greenville, TX Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
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John B Henry III
Rockwall, TX Probate Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Washington University in St. Louis
Texas Attorney John B. Henry, III, practices throughout Texas, including Harris County, Rockwall County, Dallas County, Jefferson County, Galveston County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding counties. Mr. Henry is a native of Texas, and he brings his perspective and experience to represent his client with the knowledge and care their matters deserve. His practice focuses on guardianship, special needs trusts, probate and estate administration, estate planning, and elder law, including moderate to high net worth estates. Mr. Henry's experience with these areas of law began with his work in the non-profit arena where he continues to devote...
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Jeffery Butler
Rockwall, TX Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Idaho College of Law
Welcome to Atrium Legal Group – Gateway to Comprehensive Estate Planning
Focusing on specific types of law allows our attorneys to understand the finite details of both simple and complex situations, quickly and efficiently. They work constantly to keep up on the latest tax, estate, and business laws to ensure the plan you put together will continue to work for you, as things change.
When you sit down with one of them, they will always: factor in the probate process, possible tax ramifications, and the validity of the pieces you’ve put in place. Then they help you understand how to minimize the...
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Klint Rybicki
Farmersville, TX Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Texas A&M University School of Law
Klint focuses his practice in the area of family law, business law, and other areas. Klint has helped hundreds of clients with family and domestic needs.
In addition, Klint assisted clients with complex business contractual matters and aiding in corporate structuring and prevailed in many mid to large scale civil lawsuits in the areas of franchise, consumer issues, and failed business ventures.
Klint received his J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, Klint interned for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Klint earned a Bachelor of Business Administration...
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Shannon M Estrada
Rockwall, TX Probate Attorney with 24 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Family and Social Security Disability
Have you recently found yourself dealing with the painful heartbreak of a child support issue or domestic violence problem? Are you worried about the solidarity of your future now that you're unsure about an adoption problem? That’s why you need to turn to the helpful attention of Rockwall divorce attorney Shannon Estrada. She is experienced and works hard to make sure that each client is provided with attention that’s both necessary and deserved. Ms. Estrada can provide you with experienced guidance and the strong advocacy that your case needs to stay afloat. Don't let your heartbreak keep you from moving...
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Elizabeth D. Alvarez
Heath, TX Probate Lawyer
25 Noble Ct
Heath, TX 75032
Probate, Administrative, Family and Personal Injury
Pepperdine University School of Law
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W. Tyler Edmondson
Wylie, TX Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
W. Tyler Edmondson is a 6th generation Texan from Ballinger, where he grew up on his family’s sheep and cattle ranch. The long days of hard work taught Mr. Edmondson the value of strength and character, which he embraces with his clients today. He is a family man who wants to help his neighbors and fight for working families. If you are looking for an attorney who believes in honesty and integrity above all else, Mr. Edmondson is the lawyer for you.
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Carol A. Warren
Royse City, TX Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Texas A&M University School of Law
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Alisha Melvin
Allen, TX Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Texas Southern University
I am Alisha Melvin, Esq., I have been a practicing attorney for more than 10 years, a licensed broker of real estate since 1998, and a minority woman-owned (MWBE) business owner of both law offices and real estate brokerages in four states. I am extremely proficient in real property, probate and estates law. In addition, I broker the sale and purchase of commercial and residential real estate. I have consistently been a multi-million dollar producer in real estate sales. I represent individuals, churches, schools, cities, counties and state entities. In my spare time, I teach Legal Update...
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John J. Kappel
Dallas, TX Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Probate, Appeals, Estate Planning and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
An experienced family law, appellate, and litigation attorney who prides himself on delivering practical legal solutions and individual attention, John works closely with his clients to help them overcome some of their most serious challenges.
John is a passionate advocate for his clients inside and outside the courtroom. He is equally at home advocating for a better deal at the negotiation table, clinching a closing argument to ensure the best possible verdict, and distilling complex issues into a clear brief for appellate review.
He represents individuals in a full range of family law matters with a particular emphasis on unusual and complex...
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Abraham C. Bloomenstiel
Plano, TX Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
SMU Dedman School of Law
Abraham C. Bloomenstiel of Bloomenstiel P.C. is a North Texas attorney with a strong, proven record of success in bankruptcy, probate, and estate planning.
Mr. Bloomenstiel works closely with his clients to find smart, direct, and cost-effective solutions to even the most complicated problems. We can help with the following:
BANKRUPTCY: If you are are struggling with debt, have had a judgement taken against you, or suffered a business failure, know that there are solutions. We can help.
PROBATE: We can help you get letters testamentary, probate wills, access bank accounts of a deceased person, or get title to...
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Louis T. Wierenga
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Valparaiso University School of Law
Services We Provide Include:
• Probate & Estate Planning: Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills;
• Business Formation & Transactional Matters: Creation of Business Entities (i.e. LLC, Corp., Partnerships) & Other Business Agreements including Mergers & Acquisitions;
• Income Tax Returns: Planning & Preparation (Individuals, Partnerships, Corp., Trusts, Gift & Estate Tax, Tax-Exempt Org., Payroll & Others); and
• Audits & Appeals: Representation in Problematic Tax & Regulatory Matters.
• Personal Injury
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P. Keith Staubus
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
SMU Dedman School of Law
Attorney P. Keith Staubus is the Senior Partner of Staubus & Randall, LLP, in Dallas, Texas.
Mr. Staubus has dedicated his decades of practice to Will Contests, Trust Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation, Guardianship Disputes, and other disputes in the Probate Courts.
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Christopher Jason Parvin
Dallas, TX Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Christopher (Chris) Parvin is the Founder & Managing Partner of Parvin Law Group, P.C. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which is a prestigious certification earned by approximately 1% of all Texas attorneys.
Chris is licensed to practice law in every court in the State of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Chris has been named a “Rising Star” in Estate Planning and Probate Law numerous years by Super Lawyers® a designation awarded by Thomson Reuters through an...
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Lori Ashmore Peters
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Mrs. Lori Ashmore Peters was admitted to practice in Texas in 1996. Her background is in Probate, Business Planning, Ancillary Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianships and Mental Health Law.
She has been certified to serve as Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem in the Probate Courts in Texas. She has served as Court appointed Attorney Ad Litem on numerous cases, as well as Guardian and Guardian Ad Litem. She works with litigation law firms as a probate consultant and speaks with litigation attorneys regarding the necessity for probate, ancillary probate and possible estate planning as it relates to lawsuits. She...
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Matthew Davidson
Allen, TX Probate Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
Matthew Davidson was born in Austin, Texas. He spent his high school years on a family ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. After High School, Matthew attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies. After working in the financial industry, Matt attended Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he earned his Juris Doctorate. After law school, Matthew moved back to his home state and began practicing law in Fort Worth, Texas. Ultimately, Matthew and his brother,...
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Jerry W. Tidwell Jr.
Plano, TX Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
I manage a diverse law practice to meet the unique legal needs of individuals. My primary practice areas are in Criminal Defense and Family Law.
I have 18+ years of courtroom, trial, and consulting experience in entrepreneurial, small office, and government work environments. My multi-discipline practice in criminal defense and prosecution, family law, and environmental regulatory consulting (non-legal) provides me with a diverse and robust background that aids me in all my cases.
Along with experience working at my own firm, I have worked at the Collin County District Attorney’s office, where I was responsible for investigation and prosecution of atypical criminal...
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Gretchen Benolken
Frisco, TX Probate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
The University of Texas School of Law
Entering her fourth decade as a practicing attorney, Gretchen Benolken has chosen to divide her professional time into a small handful of areas. First, she spends some time in the service of long time, loyal, existing clients with various needs. Second, the majority of her time is spent with new clients, providing legal services in two specific areas: a) the drafting of wills and trusts for the purpose of protection of assets, and b) representing clients in the probating of the estates of their deceased loved ones and guiding them step-by-step through this judicial process during what is a most...
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Myles Porter
Bonham, TX Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Myles Porter is a trial lawyer in northeast Texas. A 6th generation native of Fannin County, he is the former District and County Attorney whose main areas of practice are criminal defense, personal injury and corporate representation.
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Isaac Shutt
Richardson, TX Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Southern Methodist University
Attorney Isaac Shutt focuses his law practice on Wills, Legal Trust creation, Probate Law, and help with Estates, primarily in Dallas County and Collin County Texas. He is passionate about assisting families with the necessary legal process to distribute property after the death of a family member. Mr. Shutt genuinely cares for every client and strives to make Wills, Probate, and Estate Administration as affordable and simple as possible.
Mr. Shutt’s Qualifications And Memberships:
Isaac Shutt is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, juris doctor, Cum Laude
Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of...
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Zachary Joseph Montgomery
Plano, TX Probate Lawyer
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Virginia School of Law
Mr. Montgomery is a multi-credentialed attorney, CPA, and CFE. He is the founder and managing member of Montgomery Legal, and he serves as an adjunct professor of estate planning at the University of North Texas. His primary practice areas include: wills, trusts, and estate planning; probate; federal tax planning, preparation, controversies, and litigation; business planning and structuring; business advising and litigation; outside CFO/counsel; real estate transactions; personal injury claims, and forensic investigations.
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Darryl V. Pratt
FRISCO, TX Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
Oklahoma City University School of Law
With almost twenty-five (25) years of experience as a dual-licensed Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, Darryl V. Pratt has practiced law in all areas of corporate and business law, non profit law, estate planning, probate, guardianship, asset protection planning, bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 13 and 11), real estate, and taxation. Mr. Pratt focuses his practice on business representation and estate planning-probate and is a regular speaker on a variety of business law, non profit law, estate planning, asset protection, tax, bankruptcy, real estate and taxation topics. Mr. Pratt is a member of the Collin County, Denton County and Dallas...
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Laura Starr
Plano, TX Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
Laura Starr joined the firm in 2014. Laura received her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University, graduating with a B.S. in political science. Laura attended law school in Chicago, Illinois at DePaul University College of Law where she received a certificate in business law. During law school, Laura externed for the Honorable Michael F. Otto at the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois and was a member of the International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team. She was also a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. As a member of Starr Law Firm, P.C. Laura focuses in the areas of...
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Paul F. Wieneskie
Plano , TX Probate Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Probate, Appeals, Estate Planning and Municipal
Baylor Law School and Baylor University
A native of Commerce and Temple, Texas, Attorney Paul F. Wieneskie brings over 30 years of practice experience to Bailey & Galyen, with an emphasis on civil appeals, municipal law (representing cities or private citizens), economic development concerns, and land use and planning. He has been board-certified in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1994, an honor accorded to less than one in every ten lawyers in the state of Texas. He is also AV-rated by his colleagues in the legal profession under Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating System®* (since 1997). Paul has successfully represented clients...
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Emily Daniell
Highland Village, TX Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
As a seasoned attorney currently practicing in the areas of family law and probate, my goal is to tenaciously fight for my clients while always taking time to provide compassionate communication and exceptional client service.
As a litigator, I am involved in every step of a client's case - from intake to final trial.
During a case, I take the time to listen to and know my clients, because I know that clear and regular communication is one of the most important pieces of practicing law.
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Candace Meryl Murphy
Prosper, TX Probate Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Loyola University New Orleans
Candace received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University and has been an attorney for over 20 years. She is admitted and licensed to practice in all Texas and Louisiana Courts and over 15 Federal Jurisdictions including the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candace's practice areas include: Real Estate Law (including real estate investors), Landlord/Tenant Law, Business set-up and governance, Contracts, Collections, Creditor's Rights, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate and Successions. She is excited about helping her clients resolve legal matters as quickly as possible. Sometimes, all it takes is a phone call. Other times, may involve going to...
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Sharon Almaguer
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(956) 451-3811
14902 Preston Rd., Suite 404-715
By Appointment
Dallas, TX 75254
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
An attorney with over twenty eight years of experience, Sharon helps individuals and companies resolve even the most difficult and complex cases in an efficient manner. Sharon has experience assisting clients in a variety of practice areas including estate planning, probate, guardianship law, elder law, wills and trusts, adoption law, special needs planning, qualified income trusts, medicaid eligibility, residential and commercial real estate, asset protection, corporate and business law, corporate and LLC formation, franchising, and ad valorem tax issues. Call to discuss your case or legal issue with us today.
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Stephen E Kaplan
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(214) 346-6048
10440 North Central Expressway
Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75231
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
SUNY Buffalo Law School
With over 44 years of experience, Stephen Kaplan is able to provide clients with comprehensive advice and counsel in a wide variety of areas of legal practice. Our entire firm is client-centered and strives to tailor the representation we offer to suit our clients' needs and goals. He is AV ® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Areas of Practice: Administrative Law Banking & Finance Law Business & Commercial Law Contracts Business Organizations Construction Law Employment Law -- Managerial and Executive Employees Employment Law -- Employer Estate Planning Government Agencies & Programs Labor Law Litigation & Appeals...
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James Davidson
Allen, TX Probate Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
James Davidson was born in Austin, Texas and grew up on a working cattle ranch in the Texas Hill Country just outside of Austin. He graduated Cum Laude from Texas State University – San Marcos with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Anthropology. James attended Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he received his Juris Doctorate. In 2013, James moved to Fort Worth, Texas where he joined forces with his brother Matthew in opening their law practice, the Davidson Law Group.
James has been recognized by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West Magazine...
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David A. Asbill
Forney, TX Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Divorce and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
David was born and raised in the Dallas area and attended Mesquite schools. He is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Before he became a lawyer, David was a teacher and a coach in several Texas school districts. He also enjoyed coaching summer leagues for many years.
David served on the Forney ISD school board for six years and was president one year.
David has devoted his career to helping consumers in Texas. He has prosecuted and defended cases involving everything from collections and foreclosures to swimming pools, automobiles, and home foundations. He is proud to say that he has...
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Jeffrey Albert Yates
Plano, TX Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Albin Yates Balius Roach believes in aggressively preserving the truth for our clients while advancing the integrity of the profession. We also recognize that we cannot successfully cast a positive vision for our clients’ futures without possessing one for ourselves. The attorneys, paralegals and support staff of Albin Yates Balius Roach have chosen to commit their time and talent to the firm because we believe in the firm’s priorities and its future.
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Julius Staev
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Probate, Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Whittier Law School
Attorney practices in the areas of Probate, Business, Real Estate, Commercial and Civil Litigation. Our practice emphasizes all aspects of business law, commercial and residential real estate, landlord- tenant law, construction, corporate matters, business start-ups, and wills and probate. We emphasize reasonable billing and each client is given responsive and individualized attention.
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Zachary Cooper
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Zac Cooper is an Associate Attorney with the Parvin Law Group that focuses on litigating business, probate, and guardianship disputes, assisting clients to protect legacies built over a lifetime. Zac is energetic about assisting clients with safeguarding what's important: their livelihoods and their loved ones.
For those trying to observe a friend or family member's desires after death or to guarantee a loved one receives proper care during life, Zac helps clients with probate and guardianship matters. When it comes to litigation, Zac is a bulldog in the courtroom. He works to protect and defend clients every step of the way...
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Kimberly Vermillion Wright
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Baylor Law School
Ms. Wright is an experienced litigator and advocate. Her direct approach and prompt communication have earned her the trust of her clients and the respect of her peers. Though she is trained as a trial attorney, Ms. Wright attempts to keep her clients out of the courtroom if possible for their benefit, both financially and emotionally. If going to court is necessary, Ms. Wright is trained and ready to be your advocate. She will prepare you thoroughly for each next step.
She is a goal-oriented attorney, and firmly believes in client involvement and keeping clients informed. One of the first requests...
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David M. Kennedy
Sherman, TX Probate Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Insurance Claims, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
David M. Kennedy has over 30 years experience representing individuals and businesses in matters of civil litigation. As a law student assisting his father in a civil fraud trial in 1982, David tried his first case to a jury in Oklahoma and has been a 'trial attorney' ever since. So, if you need an attorney for the courtroom rather than the boardroom, David is a seasoned choice. David was raised in Sherman, Texas and his office is located there. Coming out of law school he joined his father's firm as one who would try the lawsuits, focusing on personal...
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Max Murphy
Dallas, TX Probate Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Max Murphy graduated from the South Texas College of Law.
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Clint Davis
Dallas, TX Probate Attorney with 9 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
Clint Davis is Parvin Law Group's Lead Associate Attorney. Clint exemplifies nearly a decade of experience in estate planning, probate, and guardianship cases as well as both civil and business litigation. Fighting side-by-side with his clients for their justice, Clint prides himself on establishing deep relationships with those he represents. Clint has made it his goal to guarantee that individuals in Texas can depend on him to safeguard their families and their organizations.
With future planning, Clint understands that everybody's legacy is individually unique. Clint works with clients to create custom estate plans that best address people's issues. His objective...
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Isreal Miller
Dallas, TX Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Tax
SMU Dedman School of Law and Texas Tech University School of Law
Isreal focuses his practice on tax and estate planning. He advises clients on how to minimize estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as the implementation and administration of complex estate planning structures. Isreal is Board Certified in Tax Law and Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner, and a Personal Financial Specialist.
Before going into private practice, Isreal served for five years as a trial attorney for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, where he personally handled over 1,700 cases, including over 850 cases...
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Paula Ann Lock
Dallas, TX Probate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family.