Business Planning & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 45+ Years Experience
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About Frederick C. Summers at a Glance
Frederick C. Summers is a Principal based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Frederick Summers III. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and adr. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1981) and Texas (1990). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1981) and Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas, Oklahoma (Member Sections on: Corporation, Banking and Business Law) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick C. Summers
- Mr. Frederick C. Summers is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business planning, securities regulation and 1 other area of law
- Frederick received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Frederick practices at Law Offices of Frederick Summers III in Dallas, TX
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Frederick C. Summers's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick C. Summers handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Securities Law in Dallas
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Mediation & Arbitration in Dallas
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Frederick C. Summers is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-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 Dallas Choose Frederick C. Summers
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 Frederick C. Summers's practice in the field of business, securities, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick C. Summers brings 45+ 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 Oklahoma and Texas, Frederick C. Summers can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, securities, and adr, Frederick C. Summers can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Frederick C. Summers 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 Frederick C. Summers Handles in Dallas
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