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About J. Thomas Melton at a glance
J. Thomas Melton is an Of Counsel based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Darrell W. Cook & Associates. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District (1974). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1974) and Texas Tech University (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Thomas Melton is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, mediation, bankruptcy / debt
- J. received a B.B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- J. practices at Darrell W. Cook & Associates in Dallas, TX
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J. Thomas Melton's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Thomas Melton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
J. Thomas Melton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Thomas Melton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
J. Thomas Melton is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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