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Melissa J. Willms is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Davis & Willms, PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts and probate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D. University, 1992) and University of Texas at Austin B.A. University Of Houston(M.L., 1992 (—). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Melissa J. Willms is a lawyer practicing estates & trusts, estate & trust administration, wills-trusts-probate and 1 other area of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Melissa practices at Davis & Willms, PLLC in Houston, TX
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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 Houston 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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