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Matthew L. Rienstra is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Rienstra / Silva, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District (1986). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1980). Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Matthew L. Rienstra is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, criminal, health care and 4 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Matthew practices at Rienstra / Silva, LLP in Austin, TX
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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