Atty. Stephen L. Tatum

Atty. Stephen L. Tatum

Mr. Stephen L.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen L. Tatum at a glance

Stephen L. Tatum is a Managing Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Cantey Hanger LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, business, estate litigation, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal (1979) and U.S. Supreme Court Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Second Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern Dis (1993). Educated at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Southern Methodist University (B.S. Anthropology, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Texas Association of Defense Counsel International Association of Defense Counsel Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel American Law Institute. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen L. Tatum is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appeals - federal and state, appellate: civil and 8 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Stephen practices at Cantey Hanger LLP in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen L. Tatum's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Fort Worth 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 L. Tatum

Where is Stephen L. Tatum's law office located?
Stephen L. Tatum's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Cantey Hanger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen L. Tatum handle?
Stephen L. Tatum focuses on employment, business, estate litigation, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Stephen L. Tatum practiced law?
Stephen L. Tatum has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Stephen L. Tatum go to law school?
Stephen L. Tatum earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S. Anthropology, 1976).
How can I contact Stephen L. Tatum for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen L. Tatum received?
Stephen L. Tatum's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas at Austin School of Law
- 1979
B.S. Anthropology
Southern Methodist University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Second Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern Dis
Admitted: 1993

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