Atty. Carol Crabtree Donovan

Atty. Carol Crabtree Donovan

Ms. Carol Crabtree Donovan is a lawyer practicing conflict resolution, human rights, civility and 7 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Carol Crabtree Donovan at a glance

Carol Crabtree Donovan is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Carol Crabtree Donovan, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1981), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas U.S. Claims Court Texas Northern District Court (1982). Educated at Texas Tech School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Carol Crabtree Donovan is a lawyer practicing conflict resolution, human rights, civility and 7 other areas of law
  • Carol received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Carol practices at Carol Crabtree Donovan, P.C. in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Carol Crabtree Donovan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carol Crabtree Donovan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Carol Crabtree Donovan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

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 Dallas 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 Carol Crabtree Donovan

Where is Carol Crabtree Donovan's law office located?
Carol Crabtree Donovan's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Carol Crabtree Donovan, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carol Crabtree Donovan handle?
Carol Crabtree Donovan focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Carol Crabtree Donovan practiced law?
Carol Crabtree Donovan has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Carol Crabtree Donovan go to law school?
Carol Crabtree Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Carol Crabtree Donovan for a consultation?
You can contact Carol Crabtree Donovan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Carol Crabtree Donovan received?
Carol Crabtree Donovan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech School of Law
- 1980
B.S.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas U.S. Claims Court Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1982

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