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About Michael B. Dear at a glance
Michael B. Dear is a wills, trusts, probate, and real estate attorney based in Palestine, Texas. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Texas (1968). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1968) and Stephen F. Austin State University (B.B.A., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Palestine, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael B. Dear is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, probate and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Michael practices in Palestine, TX
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Michael B. Dear is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →
Michael B. Dear is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Michael B. Dear is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael B. Dear is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
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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 Palestine 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 venue, 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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