Atty. J. Ricky Sharpless

Atty. J. Ricky Sharpless

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Sugar Land Sugar Land 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (346) 771-8084 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About J. Ricky Sharpless at a glance

J. Ricky Sharpless is a Member based in Sugar Land, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of J. Ricky Sharpless, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984). Educated at Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University (J.D., 1982) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Sugar Land, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. J. Ricky Sharpless is a lawyer practicing civil practice, trial practice, personal injury and 6 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • J. practices at Law Offices of J. Ricky Sharpless, P.C. in Sugar Land, TX

Practice Areas Explained

J. Ricky Sharpless's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Ricky Sharpless handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

J. Ricky Sharpless is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

J. Ricky Sharpless is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

J. Ricky Sharpless is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Sugar Land 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 J. Ricky Sharpless

Where is J. Ricky Sharpless's law office located?
J. Ricky Sharpless's law practice is located in Sugar Land, Texas. The firm is Law Offices of J. Ricky Sharpless, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Ricky Sharpless handle?
J. Ricky Sharpless focuses on trusts, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has J. Ricky Sharpless practiced law?
J. Ricky Sharpless has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did J. Ricky Sharpless go to law school?
J. Ricky Sharpless earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact J. Ricky Sharpless for a consultation?
You can contact J. Ricky Sharpless 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.

Education

J.D.
Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University
- 1982
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984

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