Atty. Stephen W. Kotara

Atty. Stephen W. Kotara

Mr. Stephen W.

Waco Waco 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Stephen W. Kotara at a glance

Stephen W. Kotara is a Tenth Ct. of App. based in Waco, Texas. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa (1987). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1987) and University of Dallas (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Stephen W. Kotara is a lawyer practicing antitrust, appellate: civil, arbitration and 11 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Dallas in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Stephen practices in Waco, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen W. Kotara's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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Medical Malpractice

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Personal Injury

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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 Waco 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 W. Kotara

Where is Stephen W. Kotara's law office located?
Stephen W. Kotara's law practice is located in Waco, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen W. Kotara handle?
Stephen W. Kotara focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Stephen W. Kotara practiced law?
Stephen W. Kotara has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Stephen W. Kotara go to law school?
Stephen W. Kotara earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Stephen W. Kotara for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1987
B.A.
University of Dallas
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa
Admitted: 1987

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