Atty. Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.

Atty. Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.

Mr. Kervyn B.

Dallas Dallas 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. at a glance

Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Altaffer & Chen PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1986). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1984) and Rice University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Labor and Employment Law) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. is a lawyer practicing litigation in civil rights, employment, intentional torts and 8 other areas of law
  • Kervyn received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Kervyn practices at Altaffer & Chen PLLC in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.

Where is Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.'s law office located?
Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.'s law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Altaffer & Chen PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. handle?
Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. practiced law?
Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. go to law school?
Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. received?
Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1984
B.A.
Rice University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, Northern, Eastern, Southern,
Admitted: 1988

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