Atty. Jane Makela
Ms. Jane Makela is a lawyer practicing labor, employment, immigration and 1 other area of law.
Employment & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 48+ Years Experience
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About Jane Makela at a Glance
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. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jane Makela
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Jane Makela's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jane Makela handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Employment Law in Dallas
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jane Makela is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Immigration Law in Dallas
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 40,259 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-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 Dallas Choose Jane Makela
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 Jane Makela's practice in the field of employment and immigration.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jane Makela brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, Texas (Inactive), and Maine Texas Western District Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas , Jane Makela can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and immigration, Jane Makela can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Jane Makela 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 Jane Makela Handles in Dallas
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