Atty. Andrew McAlester
As a Founding Member of Mims, Ballew, Hollingsworth, Andrew brings significant experience representing a wide range of clients in Family, Civil, Probate and Criminal Proceedings. Licensed in Texas and Oklahoma, Andrew spent 8 years practicing north of the Red River before deciding to return home to North Texas in 2018.
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Andrew McAlester is a Founder based in Southlake, Texas, practicing at Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (2010) and Texas (2018). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of North Texas (B.A. International, 2006). Active member of State Bar of Texas Oklahoma Bar Association. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Southlake, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As a Founding Member of Mims, Ballew, Hollingsworth, Andrew brings significant experience representing a wide range of clients in Family, Civil, Probate and Criminal Proceedings
- Licensed in Texas and Oklahoma, Andrew spent 8 years practicing north of the Red River before deciding to return home to North Texas in 2018
- Andrew graduated with Honor from the University of Tulsa College of Law 2010
- He began his legal career as a Prosecutor in the Tulsa County District Attorney's Office
- Additionally, prior to entering private practice, Andrew gained valuable Real Property and Mineral Rights experience as an in-house Landman for a major independent oil and gas exploration and production company
- Andrew has fought for and won cases for clients in courthouses across most of Western Oklahoma
- Prior to attending law school, Andrew received bachelors degrees from the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Austin
- In his downtime, Andrew enjoys attending UT games with his wife Christin, finding DIY projects on youtube, and recreating meals from his travels across America and Europe
- Professional Experience Beal Law Firm – 2019-Present Family Law Decker Poole, PLLC – Fort Worth, TX, 2018-2019 Civil Litigation – Family Law Bays Law Firm, PC – Oklahoma City, OK, 2015-2018 Civil Litigation – Family Law Andrews Davis, PC – Oklahoma City, OK, 2014-2015 Civil Litigation Chaparral Energy – Oklahoma City, OK, 2013-2014 Oil and Gas Curative Chesapeake Energy – Oklahoma City, OK, 2012-2013 Oil and Gas Law Tulsa County District Attorney – Tulsa, OK, 2011-2012 Criminal Law - Civil Child Advocacy Law Memberships State Bar of Texas Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Family Law Bar Texas Exes – Tarrant County UNT Alumni Association – Tarrant County
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southlake are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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