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James E. Shepherd is an Attorney based in Richardson, Texas, practicing at Shepherd Law Firm. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern Ban (1978). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1977) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas, Richardson (President, 1985), Collin County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas College of the State Bar of Texas Texas City Attorneys Association. Serves clients in Richardson, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Shepherd is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, business, computers & software and 13 other areas of law
- James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1976, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at Shepherd Law Firm in Richardson, TX
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James E. Shepherd is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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James E. Shepherd is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James E. Shepherd is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E. Shepherd is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
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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 Richardson 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 venue, 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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