Atty. Christopher D. Leavins
Christopher D. Leavins is a Principal and Member at our Beaumont office and has been with Germer PLLC since 2008.
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Christopher D. Leavins is a Principal based in Beaumont, Texas, practicing at Germer PLLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in State Bar of Texas All Texas state courts United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Unite (2007). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2007) and Texas A & M University B.S. Economics 2004 (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Memberships and Affiliations •Texas Bar Association •Jefferson County Bar Association •Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association •Texas City Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Beaumont, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher D. Leavins is a Principal and Member at our Beaumont office and has been with Germer PLLC since 2008
- He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics prior to receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence at South Texas College of Law
- Chris is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Chris has extensive experience in representing real estate developers, lenders, and businesses, as well as individuals in complex real estate transactions, financing, leasing, development, subdivisions, shopping centers and office buildings
- In addition, he also has experience in estate planning, probate, business acquisitions, commercial litigation, and advising clients on the formation, operation and dissolution of various business entities
- Chris has significant public entity representation, including acting as City Attorney and City Prosecutor for local municipalities, as well as representing economic development corporations and emergency service providers
- He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, a Thompson Reuters publication, from 2018 - 2022
- Professional Background •Joined Germer in 2008 Professional Certifications •Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization •Commercial Real Estate Law •Residential Real Estate law •Certified Mediator Recognitions and Honors •Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, a Thompson Reuters publication (2018-2022) •Phi Delta Phi Highest Grade Award in Family Law •Phi Delta Phi Highest Grade Award in Conflicts of Laws •Phi Delta Phi Highest Grade Award in Law Office Management •Dean’s Honor List Interests •Spending time with family and friends •Running •Watching Aggie sports •Hunting Civic Involvement •Deacon and Trustee, Calvary Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas •Member, Board of Trustees, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas •Member, School Board, Legacy Christian Academy, Beaumont, Texas •Member, Board of Directors, Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas •Member, Editorial Committee, Jefferson County Bar Association
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Christopher D. Leavins is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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 Beaumont 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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