A Death Deserves & More Attorney · Serving Plano, TX · 51+ Years Experience
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About Thomas R. Needham at a Glance
Thomas R. Needham is a Partner based in Plano, Texas, practicing at The Law Firm of Needham Johnson, L.P.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas (1975). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Dallas Trial Lawyers Association Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas R. Needham
- Mr. Thomas R. Needham is a lawyer practicing a death deserves, criminal, personal injury
- Thomas has been licensed for 51 years
- Thomas practices at The Law Firm of Needham Johnson, L.P. in Plano, TX
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Thomas R. Needham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas R. Needham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Plano.
Personal Injury in Plano
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.
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Criminal Defense in Plano
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Plano
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 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.
Plano Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Plano-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 Plano Choose Thomas R. Needham
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 R. Needham's practice in the field of personal injury and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas R. Needham brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and criminal defense, Thomas R. Needham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Plano
A Plano-based practice means Thomas R. Needham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas R. Needham Handles in Plano
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