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About Phillip E. Layer at a glance
Phillip E. Layer is a employment, business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1985), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1985). Educated at St. Mary's University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Texas A&M University, Commerce (B.S. Texas, 1973). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Phillip E. Layer is a lawyer practicing corporate, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law
- Phillip received a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University, Commerce in 1973, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Phillip practices in Dallas, TX
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Phillip E. Layer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip E. Layer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Phillip E. Layer is one of 151,622 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.
Phillip E. Layer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Phillip E. Layer is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Phillip E. Layer is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
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 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.
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