Atty. Brian Keith Beard

Atty. Brian Keith Beard

Mr. Brian Keith Beard is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, mergers and 5 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Keith Beard at a glance

Brian Keith Beard is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), California (1994), and Texas (1997). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1990) and University of Illinois, Champaign (B.A. Economics, 1987). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Brian Keith Beard is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, mergers and 5 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Brian practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Keith Beard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Keith Beard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian Keith Beard is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Austin 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Keith Beard

Where is Brian Keith Beard's law office located?
Brian Keith Beard's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Keith Beard handle?
Brian Keith Beard focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Brian Keith Beard practiced law?
Brian Keith Beard has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Brian Keith Beard go to law school?
Brian Keith Beard earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Economics, 1987).
How can I contact Brian Keith Beard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1990
B.A. Economics
University of Illinois, Champaign
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
California
Admitted: 1994
Texas
Admitted: 1997

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