Atty. Steven Kent Terry

Atty. Steven Kent Terry

Mr. Steven Kent Terry is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, real estate, wills-trusts-probate and 1 other area of law.

Dallas Dallas 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Kent Terry at a glance

Steven Kent Terry is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at J. Kent Newsom, PC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1976), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1977), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1974) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Steven Kent Terry is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, real estate, wills-trusts-probate and 1 other area of law
  • Steven received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1973, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Steven practices at J. Kent Newsom, PC in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Kent Terry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Kent Terry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Steven Kent Terry is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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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.

Steven Kent Terry is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Steven Kent Terry is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

Steven Kent Terry is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

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 Dallas 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 Steven Kent Terry

Where is Steven Kent Terry's law office located?
Steven Kent Terry's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is J. Kent Newsom, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Kent Terry handle?
Steven Kent Terry focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Steven Kent Terry practiced law?
Steven Kent Terry has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Steven Kent Terry go to law school?
Steven Kent Terry earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Steven Kent Terry for a consultation?
You can contact Steven Kent Terry directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Steven Kent Terry received?
Steven Kent Terry's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1974
B.B.A.
Baylor University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1978

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