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Thomas G. Pappas is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Burleson, Pate & Gibson. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court Elev (1985). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D. Economics, 1984) and Southern Methodist University (B.S. Economics, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas G. Pappas is a lawyer practicing administrative hearings & adjudication, criminal law, criminal fraud and 11 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Thomas practices at Burleson, Pate & Gibson in Dallas, TX
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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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