Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Huntsville, TX · 53+ Years Experience
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About Michael V. Durham at a Glance
Michael V. Durham is an Of Counsel based in Huntsville, Texas, practicing at Davis, Durham & Haggard. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1973). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1973) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Walker County Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Huntsville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael V. Durham
- Mr. Michael V. Durham is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trusts and estates and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1964, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Michael practices at Davis, Durham & Haggard in Huntsville, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Michael V. Durham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael V. Durham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Huntsville.
Trusts in Huntsville
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Probate in Huntsville
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Estate Planning & Probate in Huntsville
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael V. Durham is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Huntsville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Huntsville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Huntsville
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 Huntsville 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.
Huntsville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Huntsville-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 Huntsville Choose Michael V. Durham
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 V. Durham's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael V. Durham brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Michael V. Durham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Michael V. Durham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Huntsville
A Huntsville-based practice means Michael V. Durham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael V. Durham Handles in Huntsville
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