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Thomas R. Harkness is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees, Cheng, Alsaffar & Higginbotham, P.L.L.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Texas California (1971), California (1976), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (1979). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1971) and United States Air Force Academy (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of National Director) ABOTA Foundation (President, 2009, State Bar of California State Bar of Texas ABOTA. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas R. Harkness is a lawyer practicing aviation law, litigation: personal injury, natural gas and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from United States Air Force Academy in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Thomas practices at Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees, Cheng, Alsaffar & Higginbotham, P.L.L.C. in Austin, TX
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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 R. Harkness is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Thomas R. Harkness is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Thomas R. Harkness is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Texas →
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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 Austin 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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