Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 42+ Years Experience
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About Eric G. Behrens at a Glance
Eric G. Behrens is a Shareholder based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody A Professional Corporation. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1991). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1984) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric G. Behrens
- Mr. Eric G. Behrens is a lawyer practicing appellate, bankruptcy & creditors' remedies, employment and 4 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Eric practices at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody A Professional Corporation in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Eric G. Behrens's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric G. Behrens handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Employment Law in Austin
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Austin
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Eric G. Behrens is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Austin
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Austin
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose Eric G. Behrens
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 Eric G. Behrens's practice in the field of employment, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric G. Behrens brings 42+ 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, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Eric G. Behrens can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and bankruptcy, Eric G. Behrens can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Eric G. Behrens attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric G. Behrens Handles in Austin
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