Appellate: Civil & More Attorney · Serving Longview, TX · 37+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Starr at a Glance
Michael E. Starr is a Partner based in Longview, Texas, practicing at Coghlan Crowson, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S., Supr (1989). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1989) and Baylor University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Smith County Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Longview, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Starr
- Mr. Michael E. Starr is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, civil litigation, family and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices at Coghlan Crowson, LLP in Longview, TX
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Michael E. Starr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Starr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Longview.
Personal Injury in Longview
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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Family Law in Longview
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Business & Corporate Law in Longview
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Longview
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Longview
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Longview
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 Longview 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.
Longview Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Longview-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Longview Choose Michael E. Starr
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E. Starr's practice in the field of personal injury, family law, business, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Starr brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, family law, and business, Michael E. Starr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Longview
A Longview-based practice means Michael E. Starr attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael E. Starr Handles in Longview
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