Atty. Thomas M. "Tom" Whelan
Thomas Whelan’s practice encompasses a broad range of leasing, financing, and other real estate transactions, as well as commercial litigation emphasizing landlord-tenant, lender liability, brokerage, and other real-estate-related matters. He has authored numerous articles and is frequently invited to speak on matters including leasing, receiverships, real estate brokerage and other real estate related topics.
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Thomas M. "Tom" Whelan is a real estate attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Thalheimer, Cipione, Whelan & Morgan PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1987) and University of Dallas (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Whelan’s practice encompasses a broad range of leasing, financing, and other real estate transactions, as well as commercial litigation emphasizing landlord-tenant, lender liability, brokerage, and other real-estate-related matters
- He has authored numerous articles and is frequently invited to speak on matters including leasing, receiverships, real estate brokerage and other real estate related topics
- Before receiving his law degree from Southern Methodist University, Mr. Whelan graduated magna cum laude from the University of Dallas
- He is licensed to practice in the State of Texas, as well as before the U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Mr. Whelan has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly
- He is rated AV Preeminent by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell and is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. "Tom" Whelan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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