Atty. Terry Dwayne Criss

Atty. Terry Dwayne Criss

Terry Dwayne Criss is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, litigation, employee benefits and 13 other areas of law. Terry received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Plano Plano 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Terry Dwayne Criss at a glance

Terry Dwayne Criss is a employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Plano, Texas. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Kansas Kansas District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas East (1987) and Texas (2011). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1987) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Terry Dwayne Criss is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, litigation, employee benefits and 13 other areas of law
  • Terry received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Terry practices in Plano, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Terry Dwayne Criss's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terry Dwayne Criss 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.

Terry Dwayne Criss is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Terry Dwayne Criss 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.

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Terry Dwayne Criss is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Terry Dwayne Criss is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Plano 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 Dwayne Criss

Where is Terry Dwayne Criss's law office located?
Terry Dwayne Criss's law practice is located in Plano, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terry Dwayne Criss handle?
Terry Dwayne Criss focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Terry Dwayne Criss practiced law?
Terry Dwayne Criss has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Terry Dwayne Criss go to law school?
Terry Dwayne Criss earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Terry Dwayne Criss for a consultation?
You can contact Terry Dwayne Criss 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 Terry Dwayne Criss received?
Terry Dwayne Criss's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1987
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kansas Kansas District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas East
Admitted: 1987
Texas
Admitted: 2011

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