Atty. Thomas E. Pitts
Phi Alpha Delta. Member, Board of Disciplinary Appeals, Supreme Court of Texas, 2003-2006.
Adoption & More Attorney · Serving Lubbock, TX · 43+ Years Experience
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About Thomas E. Pitts at a Glance
Thomas E. Pitts is an Of Counsel based in Lubbock, Texas, practicing at Craig, Terrill, Hamm, Grossman & Erwin, L.L.P.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court (1983) and US Supreme Court (1984). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1983) and Texas Tech University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lubbock County Bar Association. Serves clients in Lubbock, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas E. Pitts
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Member, Board of Disciplinary Appeals, Supreme Court of Texas, 2003-2006
- President, Hillcrest Country Club, 2002-2003
- Vice-President, Southwest Lubbock Rotary Club, 2004-2005
- President, Lubbock County Unit, Texas State Teachers Association, 1979-1980
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas E. Pitts's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. Pitts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lubbock.
Trusts in Lubbock
Thomas E. Pitts is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Probate in Lubbock
Thomas E. Pitts is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Personal Injury in Lubbock
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Thomas E. Pitts is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Estate Planning & Probate in Lubbock
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas E. Pitts is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Lubbock
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas E. Pitts is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lubbock
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 Lubbock 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 venue, 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.
Lubbock Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lubbock-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lubbock Choose Thomas E. Pitts
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas E. Pitts's practice in the field of trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas E. Pitts brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas Texas Northern District Court and US Supreme Court, Thomas E. Pitts can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and personal injury, Thomas E. Pitts can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lubbock
A Lubbock-based practice means Thomas E. Pitts attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas E. Pitts Handles in Lubbock
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