Atty. James Albert Deeken

Atty. James Albert Deeken

Mr. James Albert Deeken is a lawyer practicing investment funds, securities & investment fraud, debt collection and 4 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (651) 237-3233 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Albert Deeken at a glance

James Albert Deeken is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Vanderbilt University (B.A. Economics, 1993). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Albert Deeken is a lawyer practicing investment funds, securities & investment fraud, debt collection and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Albert Deeken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Albert Deeken 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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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 James Albert Deeken

Where is James Albert Deeken's law office located?
James Albert Deeken's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Albert Deeken handle?
James Albert Deeken focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Albert Deeken practiced law?
James Albert Deeken has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Albert Deeken go to law school?
James Albert Deeken earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Economics, 1993).
How can I contact James Albert Deeken for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Law
- 1999
B.A. Economics
Vanderbilt University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999

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