Atty. John C. Tollefson

Atty. John C. Tollefson

John C. Tollefson practices at Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP Read Full Bio

Dallas Dallas 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About John C. Tollefson at a glance

John C. Tollefson is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979) and Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Seventh and Eighth Circuits (1991). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1979) and Emory University Class of 1976 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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John C. Tollefson practices at Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Tollefson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance 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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Where is John C. Tollefson's law office located?
John C. Tollefson's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Tollefson handle?
John C. Tollefson focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John C. Tollefson practiced law?
John C. Tollefson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John C. Tollefson go to law school?
John C. Tollefson earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (—).
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What awards or recognition has John C. Tollefson received?
John C. Tollefson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 1979
Emory University Class of 1976
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1979
Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Seventh and Eighth Circuits
Admitted: 1991

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