Atty. Tom M. Whiteside

Atty. Tom M. Whiteside

Mr. Tom M.

Houston Houston 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (346) 651-0848 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Tom M. Whiteside at a glance

Tom M. Whiteside is a contracts, trusts, probate, business, and real estate attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of (1978). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1978) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Tom M. Whiteside is a lawyer practicing business, contracts, creditor-debtor and 6 other areas of law
  • Tom received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Tom practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Tom M. Whiteside's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom M. Whiteside handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Houston 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tom M. Whiteside

Where is Tom M. Whiteside's law office located?
Tom M. Whiteside's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom M. Whiteside handle?
Tom M. Whiteside focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Tom M. Whiteside practiced law?
Tom M. Whiteside has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Tom M. Whiteside go to law school?
Tom M. Whiteside earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Tom M. Whiteside for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1978
B.B.A.
Texas A & M University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of
Admitted: 1978

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