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About Terri M. Abernathy at a glance
Terri M. Abernathy is a criminal defense, family law, employment, business, and child support attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Texas (2008). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Terri M. Abernathy is a lawyer practicing arbitration, criminal defense, family and 10 other areas of law
- Terri has been licensed for 18 years
- Terri practices in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Terri M. Abernathy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terri M. Abernathy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Terri M. Abernathy is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Terri M. Abernathy is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Terri M. Abernathy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Terri M. Abernathy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Terri M. Abernathy is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 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 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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