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Wanda J. Harkness is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Wanda J. Harkness. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas Northern District Court (1990). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1985) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Travis County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Wanda J. Harkness is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction, commercial
- Wanda received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1970, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Wanda practices at Wanda J. Harkness in Austin, 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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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