Atty. George M. Cheever

Atty. George M. Cheever

George M. Cheever is a lawyer practicing commercial, restructuring & bankruptcy, appellate, constitutional and governmental litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About George M. Cheever at a glance

George M. Cheever is an Of Counsel based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, F (1973) and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1973) and Harvard University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • George M. Cheever is a lawyer practicing commercial, restructuring & bankruptcy, appellate, constitutional and governmental litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • George received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • George practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

George M. Cheever's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George M. Cheever handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

George M. Cheever is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

George M. Cheever is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George M. Cheever

Where is George M. Cheever's law office located?
George M. Cheever's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George M. Cheever handle?
George M. Cheever focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has George M. Cheever practiced law?
George M. Cheever has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did George M. Cheever go to law school?
George M. Cheever earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact George M. Cheever for a consultation?
You can contact George M. Cheever directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has George M. Cheever received?
George M. Cheever's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1973
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, F
Admitted: 1973
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973

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