Atty. Stephen A Mendel

Atty. Stephen A Mendel

Registered Architect, Texas. Licensed Real Estate Broker, Texas.

Houston Houston 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (346) 440-4867 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen A Mendel at a glance

Stephen A Mendel is a Managing Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Mendel Law Firm, L.P.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas (1987). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Texas (B. Arch., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Registered Architect, Texas
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker, Texas
  • Briefing Attorney, U.S
  • District Court, Judge Hugh Gibson, Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 1987-1989
  • Co-Author, "Guiding Those Left Behind," 2006

Contributing Author

  • "Total Wealth Management," 2004
  • "Love, Money & Control," 2002
  • "Strictly Business," 2002

Co-Author

  • "Recent Court Decisions in Admiralty Law: 1990-1991," presented to the Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association
  • "Recent Decisions in Admiralty Law: 1992-1993"
  • Author, "Negligent Infliction of Mental Distress Upon A Bystander In Texas," 26 S. Tex
  • L.J. 305, 1985
  • Faculty Member, College of Technology, University of Houston, Central Campus, 1981-1987 (taught courses on construction contract documents; voted 1985 Teacher of the Year by the Students in Construction Related Industries)

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen A Mendel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen A Mendel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen A Mendel

Where is Stephen A Mendel's law office located?
Stephen A Mendel's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is The Mendel Law Firm, L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen A Mendel handle?
Stephen A Mendel focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Stephen A Mendel practiced law?
Stephen A Mendel has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Stephen A Mendel go to law school?
Stephen A Mendel earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B. Arch., 1977).
How can I contact Stephen A Mendel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen A Mendel received?
Stephen A Mendel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1986
B. Arch.
University of Texas
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1987

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