Atty. John Michael Waters, Jr.

Atty. John Michael Waters, Jr.

Mr. John Michael Waters, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, corporate transactions, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.

Arlington Arlington 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Waters, Jr. at a glance

John Michael Waters, Jr. is a Partner based in Arlington, Texas, practicing at Dismuke & Waters, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993). Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1993) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Arlington, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Michael Waters, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, corporate transactions, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices at Dismuke & Waters, P.C. in Arlington, TX and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Waters, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

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 Michael Waters, Jr. 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 Michael Waters, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Michael Waters, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Michael Waters, Jr. is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Land Use & Zoning

John Michael Waters, Jr. is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Arlington 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 Michael Waters, Jr.

Where is John Michael Waters, Jr.'s law office located?
John Michael Waters, Jr.'s law practice is located in Arlington, Texas. The firm is Dismuke & Waters, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Waters, Jr. handle?
John Michael Waters, Jr. focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Michael Waters, Jr. practiced law?
John Michael Waters, Jr. has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Michael Waters, Jr. go to law school?
John Michael Waters, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.B.A., 1989).
How can I contact John Michael Waters, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Waters, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Michael Waters, Jr. received?
John Michael Waters, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law Houston
- 1993
B.B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993

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