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About J. Todd Southern at a glance
J. Todd Southern is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and bankruptcy attorney based in El Paso, Texas. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court (1975). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of South Carolina M.B.A. (—). Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. J. Todd Southern is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, wills-trusts-probate, estate planning
- J. received a M.B.A. degree from University of South Carolina, and has been licensed for 51 years
- J. practices in El Paso, TX
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J. Todd Southern is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
J. Todd Southern is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
J. Todd Southern is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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. Todd Southern is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 El Paso 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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