Atty. David M. Tatum
Mr. Tatum has practiced in the area of commercial real estate for more than 30 years.
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About David M. Tatum at a glance
David M. Tatum is a Shareholder based in Addison, Texas, practicing at Geary, Porter & Donovan A Professional Corporation. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1984) and Texas Tech University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Addison, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Tatum has practiced in the area of commercial real estate for more than 30 years
- He has been involved in transactions ranging from simple to the most complex, not only in the State of Texas, but also across the United States and in other countries
- He represents a number of national developers in the acquisition, construction, financing, management, leasing and sale of single and multi-family residential developments, as well as office, commercial and industrial properties
- He represents investors and entrepreneurs in the purchase and sale of improved and unimproved investment properties
- He also has extensive experience in the representation of landlords and tenants in lease transactions involving existing and to be constructed buildings, including office, retail, industrial and build-to-suit projects
- Mr. Tatum earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in 1980 and his law degree, with honors, from the same university in 1984, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi, Order of the Coif and Texas Tech University Law Review
- He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1984
- Mr. Tatum was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1958
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Tatum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Addison 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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