Atty. Jan Soifer
Ms. Jan Soifer is a lawyer practicing consumer, family, litigation: commercial and 2 other areas of law.
Consumer & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 44+ Years Experience
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About Jan Soifer at a Glance
Jan Soifer is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at O'Connell & Soifer LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, whistleblower, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court US Supreme Court (1982). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1982) and Yale University (B.A. History, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Austin Bar Association f/k/a Travis County Bar Association and Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation (Life Fellow Trustee, 1998-2001) Austin Bar Foundation (Founding Fellow) College of the State Bar of Texas (Member, 1993—. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jan Soifer
- Ms. Jan Soifer is a lawyer practicing consumer, family, litigation: commercial and 2 other areas of law
- Jan received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Jan practices at O'Connell & Soifer LLP in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Jan Soifer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jan Soifer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Personal Injury in Austin
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Family Law in Austin
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jan Soifer is one of 185,688 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jan Soifer is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Whistleblower & Retaliation in Austin
Jan Soifer is one of 3,523 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Austin
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Jan Soifer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jan Soifer's practice in the field of personal injury, family law, business, whistleblower, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jan Soifer brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, family law, and business, Jan Soifer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Jan Soifer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jan Soifer Handles in Austin
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