Atty. W. Thomas Weir
W. Thomas Weir is a lawyer practicing international tax, investment management & transactional tax, private client services and 8 other areas of law.
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W. Thomas Weir is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973) and New York Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court US Tax Court (2006). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1977) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Economics, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Antonio, American and International Bar Associations. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- W. Thomas Weir is a lawyer practicing international tax, investment management & transactional tax, private client services and 8 other areas of law
- W. received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- W. practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Houston, TX
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W. Thomas Weir is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
W. Thomas Weir is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
W. Thomas Weir is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
W. Thomas Weir is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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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