Banking & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 63+ Years Experience
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About Roy J. True at a Glance
Roy J. True is an Of Counsel based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (1963), U.S. Tax Court (1964), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1965), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuit (1965). Educated at Southern Methodist University (LL.B., 1963) and Texas Christian University (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Roy J. True
- Mr. Roy J. True is a lawyer practicing banking, business transactions, real estate and 5 other areas of law
- Roy received a B.S. degree from Texas Christian University in 1961, and has been licensed for 63 years
- Roy practices at Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Roy J. True's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy J. True handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Roy J. True is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Dallas
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Roy J. True is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Tax Law in Dallas
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Roy J. True is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
Securities Law in Dallas
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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 Roy J. True
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 Roy J. True's practice in the field of business, real estate, tax, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Roy J. True brings 63+ 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, U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Roy J. True can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and tax, Roy J. True 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 Roy J. True 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 Roy J. True Handles in Dallas
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