Atty. Wendy Lea Prater

Atty. Wendy Lea Prater

Ms. Wendy Lea Prater is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, wills and 13 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Wendy Lea Prater at a glance

Wendy Lea Prater is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Wendy L. Prater, Attorney at Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1989) and Baylor University (B.A., 1986). Active member of Houston (Member, Family Law Section) State Bar of Texas (Member, Family Law Section) American Bar Association Texas Young Lawyers Association (Member, Dropout Prevention Committee) Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Wendy Lea Prater is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, wills and 13 other areas of law
  • Wendy received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Wendy practices at Wendy L. Prater, Attorney at Law in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Wendy Lea Prater's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wendy Lea Prater handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Wendy Lea Prater is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Wendy Lea Prater

Where is Wendy Lea Prater's law office located?
Wendy Lea Prater's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Wendy L. Prater, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wendy Lea Prater handle?
Wendy Lea Prater focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Wendy Lea Prater practiced law?
Wendy Lea Prater has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Wendy Lea Prater go to law school?
Wendy Lea Prater earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Wendy Lea Prater for a consultation?
You can contact Wendy Lea Prater directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1989
B.A.
Baylor University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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