Atty. Christopher Elam
Christopher Elam’s corporate and transactional practice has allowed him to help numerous businesses, business owners, and individuals. Mr.
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Christopher Elam is an attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas, Texas, State Bar of Texas, Texas, State Bar of Texas, and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Elam’s corporate and transactional practice has allowed him to help numerous businesses, business owners, and individuals
- Mr. Elam’s practice focuses on helping clients solve the contractual and business problems they face, but he aims to prevent problems from occurring in the first place through careful drafting and negotiation of agreements
- Christopher has experience in a wide range of practice areas including corporate governance, intellectual property and trademark, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, manufacturing and license issues, real estate transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions
- In addition, he has particular knowledge of the evolving regulatory framework governing direct sellers and multi-level marketers
- Prior to joining Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter, he counseled owners and members of the Board of Directors of an approximately billion-dollar direct selling company
- Christopher graduated with high honors from the SMU Dedman School of Law, where he was an editor of the International Law Review
- He received his Bachelor of Arts in the honors English program from the University of Texas at Austin
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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