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Tom P. Allen is a 1st Asst. City Atty., City of Houston based in Houston, Texas. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Western District (1983). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1983) and Texas Tech University (B.S. Texas, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Tom P. Allen is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, business, contracts and 7 other areas of law
- Tom received a B.S. degree from Texas Tech University in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Tom practices in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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