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About Donald E. Godwin at a glance
Donald E. Godwin is a Chairman and CEO based in Dallas, Texas. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (1973). Educated at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Memphis State University (M.S. Accounting, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Member • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) • Dallas Bar Association, Chairman, Antitrust & Trade Regulation Section, 1980 • State Bar of Texas • William 'Mac' Taylor, Jr and American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Donald E. Godwin is a lawyer practicing family, labor-employment, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law
- Donald received a M.S. degree from Memphis State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Donald practices in Dallas, TX
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Donald E. Godwin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald E. Godwin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Donald E. Godwin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Donald E. Godwin is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Donald E. Godwin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Donald E. Godwin is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Donald E. Godwin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
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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 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 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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