Atty. Daniel Shane Read
Mr. Daniel Shane Read is a lawyer practicing litigation.
Litigation Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 37+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Shane Read at a Glance
Daniel Shane Read is an U.S. Attorney's Off. based in Dallas, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989) and District Of Columbia Texas Northern District Court District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals Dis (1991). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1989) and Yale University (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Shane Read
- Mr. Daniel Shane Read is a lawyer practicing litigation
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Daniel practices in Dallas, TX
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Daniel Shane Read's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Shane Read handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Civil Litigation in Dallas
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Daniel Shane Read
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 Daniel Shane Read's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Shane Read brings 37+ 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 and District Of Columbia Texas Northern District Court District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals Dis, Daniel Shane Read can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Daniel Shane Read's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Daniel Shane Read attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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