Business Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 52+ Years Experience
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About Dan E. Martens at a Glance
Dan E. Martens is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Dan E. Martens. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Co (1974) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas (1974). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1974) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan E. Martens
- Mr. Dan E. Martens is a lawyer practicing commercial law, civil litigation, business estate planning and 19 other areas of law
- Dan received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Dan practices at Law Office of Dan E. Martens in Dallas, TX and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Dan E. Martens's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan E. Martens handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Wills in Dallas
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Probate in Dallas
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Estate Planning & Probate in Dallas
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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Employment Law in Dallas
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Dan E. Martens is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Dan E. Martens is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Dan E. Martens
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dan E. Martens's practice in the field of wills, probate, estate planning, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan E. Martens brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Co and U.S. District Court, Northern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas, Dan E. Martens can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, probate, and estate planning, Dan E. Martens can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Dan E. Martens attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Dan E. Martens Handles in Dallas
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