Atty. Stephen C. McMains

Atty. Stephen C. McMains

Stephen is a Corpus Christi native, moving back to the Coastal Bend shortly after law school in 2002. Since moving back, he has been continuously involved in the community.

Corpus Christi Corpus Christi 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Stephen C. McMains at a glance

Stephen C. McMains is a Member based in Corpus Christi, Texas, practicing at Stephen C. McMains Attorney at Law. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, federal crimes, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas United States District Court f (2002). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2002) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1999). Active member of Austin and Corpus Christi Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Corpus Christi, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen is a Corpus Christi native, moving back to the Coastal Bend shortly after law school in 2002
  • Since moving back, he has been continuously involved in the community
  • Serving on various boards such as: The Board of Trustees for the South Texas Art Museum, Corpus Christi Bar Association, K Space Contemporary, Women and Mens Health Organization, The Mayor’s Fitness Council, The Coastal Bend Aids Foundation, American Cancer Society’s Cattle Barons’s Ball, and The Downtown Revitalization Alliance
  • He graduated from Leadership Corpus Christi as member of Class 35
  • He currently is the President of the Real Estate and Probate Section of the Corpus Christi Bar Association
  • Professionally licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, he is also admitted to practice in the Southern and Western United States District Courts, as well the United Sates Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit
  • After taking the 40-hour basic mediation course, he was certified in 2020 as a credentialed mediator by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
  • He currently is Of Counsel to the Law Offices of Arnold Gonzalez, Jr. His practice primarily consists of administrative law, business law, federal crimes, litigation, mediation, and real estate law
  • Stephen represents individuals, small businesses, and large companies in a variety of matters taking a results oriented approach
  • As a former business owner of CrossFit Downtown Corpus he understands the need for quick and pragmatic solutions to problems big and small that can arise
  • Whether it is in the court room or the negotiating room he is there to help you stay on or get back on the right track

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen C. McMains's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Federal Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Corpus Christi 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 C. McMains

Where is Stephen C. McMains's law office located?
Stephen C. McMains's law practice is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The firm is Stephen C. McMains Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen C. McMains handle?
Stephen C. McMains focuses on business, real estate, federal crimes, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Stephen C. McMains practiced law?
Stephen C. McMains has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Stephen C. McMains go to law school?
Stephen C. McMains earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2002
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Texas United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas United States District Court f
Admitted: 2002

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