Atty. Terry D. Kernell

Atty. Terry D. Kernell

Mr. Terry D.

Houston Houston 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (346) 586-2734 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Terry D. Kernell at a glance

Terry D. Kernell is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, and securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991), Texas Eastern District Court (1991), Texas Northern District Court (1991), and Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1991). Educated at Baylor University Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1988). Active member of Houston and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Terry D. Kernell is a lawyer practicing oil & gas, refining, residential and 15 other areas of law
  • Terry received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Terry practices at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Terry D. Kernell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terry D. Kernell 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

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.

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

Commercial Real Estate

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Securities 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 Houston 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 Terry D. Kernell

Where is Terry D. Kernell's law office located?
Terry D. Kernell's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terry D. Kernell handle?
Terry D. Kernell focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Terry D. Kernell practiced law?
Terry D. Kernell has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Terry D. Kernell go to law school?
Terry D. Kernell earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Terry D. Kernell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University Law School
- 1991
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1991
Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 1991
Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1991
Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1991
Texas Western District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit Court of Ap
Admitted: 1991

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