Atty. Joann Weiss Schaffer
Ms. Joann Weiss Schaffer is a lawyer practicing family, wills-trusts-probate, probate.
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Joann Weiss Schaffer is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at JoAnn Weiss Schaffer P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1986). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Association of Women Attorneys. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Joann Weiss Schaffer is a lawyer practicing family, wills-trusts-probate, probate
- Joann received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Joann practices at JoAnn Weiss Schaffer P.C. in Houston, TX
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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 Houston 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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