Atty. John Unell

Atty. John Unell

Since 1996, John Unell has been a Board Certified Attorney in both Residential Real Estate Law and Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has represented buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, individuals, entities, heirs, contractors, builders, banks and others with both their transactional and litigation matters as they pertain to real estate and real property laws in Texas.

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Profile Summary

About John Unell at a glance

John Unell is a Member based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Law Office of John S. Unell. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on residential, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Since 1996, John Unell has been a Board Certified Attorney in both Residential Real Estate Law and Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • He has represented buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, individuals, entities, heirs, contractors, builders, banks and others with both their transactional and litigation matters as they pertain to real estate and real property laws in Texas
  • Based in Plano, Texas, and serving the entire Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, Mr. Unell has concentrated his practice solely on issues dealing with residential and commercial real estate
  • Be it a purchase, sale, lease, negotiation, dispute or litigation, as long as it’s related to real estate, he can give you the expertise and advice you need to make an informed decision and to get the deal done
  • Prior to forming his own law firm in 1995, Mr. Unell worked at Barker, Block & Muscat, a law firm which also primarily concentrated its practice in the area of real property law
  • Mr. Unell earned a B.A. with Special Honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1982 and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Juris Doctor in 1985
  • Mr. Unell has been named a Texas Super Lawyer five times in the past, most recently in 2019, and twice named to D Magazine’s list of Best Lawyers in Dallas
  • He has also been a member of The College of the State Bar of Texas
  • Currently, he’s a member of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law and the Construction Law sections of the State Bar of Texas

Practice Areas Explained

John Unell's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

John Unell is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Commercial Real Estate

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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 Plano 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 Unell

Where is John Unell's law office located?
John Unell's law practice is located in Plano, Texas. The firm is Law Office of John S. Unell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Unell handle?
John Unell focuses on residential, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Unell practiced law?
John Unell has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Unell go to law school?
John Unell earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact John Unell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Unell received?
John Unell's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986

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