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David R. Dow is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1987) and Rice University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David R. Dow is a lawyer practicing contract law, appellate practice, constitutional law and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
- David practices at Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P. in Houston, TX
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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 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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