Atty. Jerry S. McDevitt
Jerry S. McDevitt is a lawyer practicing appeals, partnership, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law.
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Jerry S. McDevitt is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1992). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jerry S. McDevitt is a lawyer practicing appeals, partnership, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law
- Jerry received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Jerry practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jerry S. McDevitt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Jerry S. McDevitt is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Jerry S. McDevitt is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jerry S. McDevitt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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