Atty. Jane Makela
Ms. Jane Makela is a lawyer practicing labor, employment, immigration and 1 other area of law.
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Jane Makela is a employment and immigration attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Florida (1978), Texas (Inactive) (1980), and Maine Texas Western District Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas (2001). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1978) and University of St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's, Scotland and Colgate University (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Jane Makela is a lawyer practicing labor, employment, immigration and 1 other area of law
- Jane received a A.B. degree from University of St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's, Scotland and Colgate University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Jane practices in Dallas, TX
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jane Makela is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Jane Makela is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration 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 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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