Atty. James Howard Stilwell
Mr. James Howard Stilwell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills and trusts, probate/disputes, business formation and 6 other areas of law.
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James Howard Stilwell is a Managing Partner based in Shenandoah, Texas, practicing at Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Distr (1995). Educated at The University of Texas Law School (J.D. Constitutional, 1995) and Baylor University (B.A. Political, 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Woodlands Bar Association (Director and Vice President, 2009-2011, Estate and Trusts Section) State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Shenandoah, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Howard Stilwell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills and trusts, probate/disputes, business formation and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- James practices at Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis LLP in Shenandoah, TX
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 Shenandoah 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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