Atty. J. Stephen Dillawn
Stephen Dillawn graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1979, and worked as a petroleum engineer until 1986. He received his law degree from the University of Houston in 1989, at which time he joined the law firm Small, Craig & Werkenthin where his practice included general litigation, administrative and bankruptcy work.
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J. Stephen Dillawn is an Of Counsel based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Germer PLLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in State Bar of Texas All Texas state courts United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Unite (1989). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1989) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S.Ch.E., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Memberships and Affiliations •State Bar of Texas •Austin Bar Association •Texas Health Care Association. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Dillawn graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1979, and worked as a petroleum engineer until 1986
- He received his law degree from the University of Houston in 1989, at which time he joined the law firm Small, Craig & Werkenthin where his practice included general litigation, administrative and bankruptcy work
- He has also handled a variety of appellate cases at the courts of appeals and the Texas Supreme Court
- He joined Germer in 2004, focusing on medical malpractice defense and administrative law
- He is admitted to practice in Texas state courts and is licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Austin Bar Association
- Steve practices in the areas of medical malpractice, general litigation, health care and administrative law
- Professional Background •Joined Germer Beaman & Brown in 2004 Recognitions and Honors •Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: BV Distinguished 4.4 out of 5 Interests •Running Civic Involvement •Youth basketball coach
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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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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 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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