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About Michael L. Scanes at a glance
Michael L. Scanes is a Partner based in Waco, Texas, practicing at Scanes Yelverton Talbert, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court (1983), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1999). Educated at Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Toledo (B.E., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of ABOTA, State Bar of Texas Waco-McLennan County Bar Association American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael L. Scanes is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, business/commercial litigation, insurance/bad faith litigation and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.E. degree from University of Toledo in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at Scanes Yelverton Talbert, LLP in Waco, TX
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Michael L. Scanes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L. Scanes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Michael L. Scanes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
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.
Michael L. Scanes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael L. Scanes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael L. Scanes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael L. Scanes is one of 316,149 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 Waco 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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