Atty. Jeff Shelton

Atty. Jeff Shelton

Jeff Shelton is a senior litigation associate at MAS Law. He is a Dallas native that obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Environmental Studies at Baylor University.

Dallas Dallas 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Jeff Shelton at a glance

Jeff Shelton is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Thompson Law. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas Oklahoma U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. (1999). Educated at Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Baylor University (B.A. History, 1995). Active member of State Bar of Texas State Bar of Oklahoma. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeff Shelton is a senior litigation associate at MAS Law
  • He is a Dallas native that obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Environmental Studies at Baylor University
  • He then attended the Walter and Sheila Umphrey Law Center at Baylor University where he obtained his Juris Doctorate
  • He is licensed and admitted to practice in Texas as well as the U.S
  • District Courts in the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas and the U.S
  • District Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
  • Mr. Shelton has dedicated his practice to Litigation and practices Primarily in Serious Personal Injury, Family Law and Civil Litigation
  • Mr. Shelton has tried over 100 cases to verdict in Administrative, County, State and Federal Courts in Texas

Practice Areas Explained

Jeff Shelton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeff Shelton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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Family Law

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Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeff Shelton

Where is Jeff Shelton's law office located?
Jeff Shelton's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Thompson Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeff Shelton handle?
Jeff Shelton focuses on personal injury, family law, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Jeff Shelton practiced law?
Jeff Shelton has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Jeff Shelton go to law school?
Jeff Shelton earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. History, 1995).
How can I contact Jeff Shelton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University School of Law
- 1998
B.A. History
Baylor University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Texas Oklahoma U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas U.S.
Admitted: 1999

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