Atty. Sheldon E. (Don) Richie
Don was born in Houston, Texas; admitted to bar, Texas; also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court in the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas; U.S.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX
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About Sheldon E. (Don) Richie at a Glance
Sheldon E. (Don) Richie is a Shareholder based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Richie & Gueringer, P.C.. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Educated at University of Texas School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Texas at Austin B.B.A. Accounting (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Texas Bar Foundation American Bar Association Houston Bar Association Austin Bar Association. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sheldon E. (Don) Richie
- Don was born in Houston, Texas
- admitted to bar, Texas
- also admitted to practice before the U.S
- District Court in the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas
- U.S
- Court of Appeals, Fifth, Seventh, Eleventh and DC Circuits
- United States Tax Court
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Pro Hac Vice admissions in United States District Courts and State Courts in over 15 states
Practice Areas Explained
Sheldon E. (Don) Richie's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon E. (Don) Richie handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Probate in Austin
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Estate Planning & Probate in Austin
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Sheldon E. (Don) Richie is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Sheldon E. (Don) Richie is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Austin
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Sheldon E. (Don) Richie is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Tax Law in Austin
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Sheldon E. (Don) Richie is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Sheldon E. (Don) Richie
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 Sheldon E. (Don) Richie's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, Sheldon E. (Don) Richie 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 Sheldon E. (Don) Richie attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Sheldon E. (Don) Richie Handles in Austin
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