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About Jerry L. Atherton at a glance
Jerry L. Atherton is a Member based in Tyler, Texas, practicing at Hardy & Atherton, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1980). Educated at St. Mary's University at San Antonio (J.D., 1979) and North Texas State University (B.B.A. North, 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Smith County Bar Association (President, 1991-1992) State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Jerry L. Atherton is a lawyer practicing business, real estate, probate and 5 other areas of law
- Jerry received a B.B.A. degree from North Texas State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Jerry practices at Hardy & Atherton, P.C. in Tyler, TX
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Jerry L. Atherton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry L. Atherton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Jerry L. Atherton is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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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.
Jerry L. Atherton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jerry L. Atherton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jerry L. Atherton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Tyler 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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