Atty. John Drew Popelka

Atty. John Drew Popelka

Mr. John Drew Popelka is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, business planning and 13 other areas of law.

Temple Temple 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (254) 483-3158 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Drew Popelka at a glance

John Drew Popelka is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Temple, Texas. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999), U.S. Tax Court (2003), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (2005). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1999) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A. Accounting, 1991). Active member of Bell County Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Temple, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Drew Popelka is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, business planning and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices in Temple, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Drew Popelka's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John Drew Popelka is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →

Trusts

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Probate

John Drew Popelka is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Drew Popelka is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Drew Popelka is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

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 Temple 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 John Drew Popelka

Where is John Drew Popelka's law office located?
John Drew Popelka's law practice is located in Temple, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Drew Popelka handle?
John Drew Popelka focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Drew Popelka practiced law?
John Drew Popelka has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Drew Popelka go to law school?
John Drew Popelka earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.B.A. Accounting, 1991).
How can I contact John Drew Popelka for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1999
B.B.A. Accounting
Texas A & M University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2005

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