Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Galveston, TX · 50+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Bastien at a Glance
Robert E. Bastien is a Member based in Galveston, Texas, practicing at Tramonte, Tramonte & Bastien A Professional Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1976). Educated at University of Texas, Austin (J.D., 1976) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Galveston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Bastien
- Mr. Robert E. Bastien is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, workers compensation and 12 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Robert practices at Tramonte, Tramonte & Bastien A Professional Corporation in Galveston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Bastien's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Bastien handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Galveston.
Contracts in Galveston
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Trusts in Galveston
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Probate in Galveston
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Personal Injury in Galveston
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.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Galveston
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Galveston
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 Galveston 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.
Galveston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Galveston-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 Galveston Choose Robert E. Bastien
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 E. Bastien's practice in the field of contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Bastien brings 50+ 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 contracts, trusts, and probate, Robert E. Bastien can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Galveston
A Galveston-based practice means Robert E. Bastien 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 E. Bastien Handles in Galveston
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