Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 60+ Years Experience
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About Daniel V. Flatten at a Glance
Daniel V. Flatten is a business and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Oklahoma Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Co (1966). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (LL.B., 1966) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1986-1987) Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Fellow, 1988-1992 Chair, 1991-1992) Texas Association of Defense Counsel American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow) American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate) Texas Bar Foundation (Sustaining Li, Bar Association of the Eastern District of Texas Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Oklahoma Bar Association Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel V. Flatten
- Mr. Daniel V. Flatten is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1964, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Daniel practices in Houston, TX
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Daniel V. Flatten's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel V. Flatten handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Houston
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 Houston
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 Houston 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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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Why Clients in Houston Choose Daniel V. Flatten
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 V. Flatten's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel V. Flatten brings 60+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Daniel V. Flatten can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Daniel V. Flatten 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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Common Legal Issues Daniel V. Flatten Handles in Houston
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