Atty. Chris D. Prentice
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About Chris D. Prentice at a glance
Chris D. Prentice is a Member based in Plainview, Texas, practicing at Chris D. Prentice. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1992), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1995). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D. Finance, 1986) and Texas Tech University (B.B.A. Finance, 1983). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of State Bar of Texas (Member, Disability Issues Committee) National Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Plainview, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Chris D. Prentice is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, adoptions, alternative dispute resolution and 16 other areas of law
- Chris received a B.B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Chris practices at Chris D. Prentice in Plainview, TX
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Chris D. Prentice is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
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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 Plainview 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 venue, 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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