Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 44+ Years Experience
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About Robert D. Stokes at a Glance
Robert D. Stokes is a Shareholder based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Flahive Ogden And Latson Attorneys At Law P C. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1982) and Abilene Christian University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Travis County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Ohio State Bar Association and Life. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. Stokes
- Mr. Robert D. Stokes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil, appellate and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Abilene Christian University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Robert practices at Flahive, Ogden & Latson, Attorneys at Law, P.C. in Austin, TX
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Robert D. Stokes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Stokes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Personal Injury in Austin
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.
Robert D. Stokes is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Workers Compensation in Austin
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert D. Stokes is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →
Civil Rights in Austin
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Robert D. Stokes is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Texas →
Appellate Practice in Austin
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Robert D. Stokes is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose Robert D. Stokes
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 Robert D. Stokes's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert D. Stokes brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and civil rights, Robert D. Stokes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Robert D. Stokes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert D. Stokes Handles in Austin
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