Energy & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 45+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J. Maher at a Glance
Patrick J. Maher is an Associate based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1981), California California - Supreme Court - State - Supreme Court (1985), and California -Supreme Court -State - Supreme Court US Courts of Appeals (1985). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Santa Clara (B.S. Economics, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas State Bar of California Tarrant County Bar Association, Board of Directors (2002-05) Labor and Employment Law Section, Past Chair (1997-98) American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. Maher
- Mr. Patrick J. Maher is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, labor & employment litigation, energy and 3 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.S. degree from University of Santa Clara in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Patrick practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J. Maher's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. Maher handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Employment Law in Dallas
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick J. Maher is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Energy & Utilities Law in Dallas
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 Dallas 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-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 Dallas Choose Patrick J. Maher
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 Patrick J. Maher's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J. Maher brings 45+ 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 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ninth Circuit Court of Appeals , California California - Supreme Court - State - Supreme Court, and California -Supreme Court -State - Supreme Court US Courts of Appeals, Patrick J. Maher can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and energy, Patrick J. Maher can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Patrick J. Maher 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 Patrick J. Maher Handles in Dallas
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