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Richard C. Shanks is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Shanks Law Firm. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978), U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1979), and Louisiana (2018). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1978) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard C. Shanks is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, wills-trusts-probate and 1 other area of law
- Richard received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Richard practices at The Shanks Law Firm in Houston, TX
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Houston 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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