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Atty. John Edward Athey

Atty. John Edward Athey

Mr. John Edward Athey is a lawyer practicing partnership, limited liability company (llc), litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About John Edward Athey at a glance

John Edward Athey is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at John E. Athey, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on wills, chapter 7, trusts, probate, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1983), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1988). Educated at University of Houston School of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Houston (B.A., 1969). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Edward Athey is a lawyer practicing partnership, limited liability company (llc), litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at John E. Athey, P.C. in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Athey's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Trusts

John Edward Athey is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

John Edward Athey 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 Austin 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 Edward Athey

Where is John Edward Athey's law office located?
John Edward Athey's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is John E. Athey, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Athey handle?
John Edward Athey focuses on wills, chapter 7, trusts, probate, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Edward Athey practiced law?
John Edward Athey has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Edward Athey go to law school?
John Edward Athey earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John Edward Athey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston School of Law
- 1972
B.A.
University of Houston
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1988

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