Civil Practice & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 47+ Years Experience
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About Stephen C. Counts at a Glance
Stephen C. Counts is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Stephen Counts. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Tax Court (1979). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1979) and East Texas State University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen C. Counts
- Mr. Stephen C. Counts is a lawyer practicing deceptive trade practices, consumer, civil practice and 7 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from East Texas State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Stephen practices at Stephen Counts in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen C. Counts's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen C. Counts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Trusts in Austin
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Probate in Austin
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Family Law in Austin
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Business & Corporate Law in Austin
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Real Estate Law in Austin
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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 Stephen C. Counts
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 Stephen C. Counts's practice in the field of trusts, probate, family law, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen C. Counts brings 47+ 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 trusts, probate, and family law, Stephen C. Counts 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 Stephen C. Counts 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 Stephen C. Counts Handles in Austin
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