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Charlton Messer
Currently an Attorney with his own Law Firm, Charlton Messer provides in-house and General Counsel services for startups, as well as medium-sized businesses. His experience also includes Estate Planning for Business Owners. He can form entities for all types of clients - from LLCs to S-corps to partnerships. In 2014, Charlton graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law with his J.D. He has also obtained his B.S.B.A. in Economics from the Oklahoma State University.
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Ken Emanuelson
Over 20 years of experience securing, prosecuting and asserting his clients’ intellectual property rights.
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Kiren Gill
Senior counsel for multiple financial institutions overseeing new product development, marketing and regulatory compliance as well as negotiation of multi year commercial c... read more
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Parul Das
I have over 15 years of legal experience. I have filed over 45 trademark applications. I’ve spent 7 years practicing healthcare litigation in state and federal courts, nego... read more
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Craig Choate
Successfully advised and assisted in the growth of a start-up physicians management practice into a national presence.
Structured 100s of small, medium and large businesse... read more
Andrew Kussmaul
Andrew graduated from Suffolk University Law School with a desire to practice corporate law. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, Andrew started his own business in 2015 ... read more
Joslyn Smith
Joslyn received her undergraduate degree at University of North Texas in Political Science, her J.D. from Touro Law School (NY), her MBA with a concentration in Finance fro... read more
Ray Palmer
Ray is a seasoned corporate lawyer with significant experience helping publicly traded and privately held corporate clients and private equity funds in complex M&A, cap... read more
Tyler Berger
Tyler is the owner and founder of Berger Law Firm, PLLC where she handles business transactional matters and provides Intellectual Property services. She has developed expe... read more
Kevin Henderson
Kevin graduated cum laude from Michigan Law, where he was an executive editor on the law review. For over a decade, he has maintained a broad corporate practice, assisting ... read more
Stephen Christy
I’m an SMU Dedman Law School graduate and a member of the Texas Bar with more than 10 years of legal experience. I’ve worked with individuals thinking about forming a new b... read more
Diana Palchik, Esq.
Diana Palchik is a Texas-based attorney. She primarily specializes in providing legal services to business clients, with a focus on trademark law and commercial agreements. Diana has extensive experience drafting and negotiating software licenses, professional services agreements, and other commercial transactions and has worked for a number of large corporate clients. She has more than 17 years of experience and has a solo practice.
Brandon Leavitt
Brandon Leavitt combines his experience as an entrepreneur and his skills as a corporate attorney to assist his clients in the best ways possible. He has more than six years of experience and is licensed to practice law in Texas. Brandon obtained his J.D. in law from the Pepperdine University School of Law. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as commercial contracts. Brandon has been a managing partner at the Eldredge Law Firm since October 2014.
Jose Padilla
Jose Padilla is an Ivy League-educated business attorney with more than 17 years’ experience. He has worked with some of the top law firms in the United States and is licensed to practice law in Texas. Jose obtained his legal degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He specializes in providing legal assistance to startup companies, with a fundamental focus on commercial contracts. Since March 2015, Jose has been a counselor at a healthcare company.
Harrison O
If you or your company have been sued, or if you are thinking about bringing a lawsuit, you should be aware of the elements of the causes of action that might be involved i... read more
Adnan Merchant
Adnan focuses on the intersection of business and law and has gained significant experience in representing businesses of all kinds in corporate transactions and complex de... read more
Jacob Stasny
Licensed in Texas and New York, Jacob has an MBA in finance and operates a nationwide practice focusing on private equity, M&A, complex business transactions and disput... read more
John T Davis
John T Davis is a patent attorney with more than six years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and is also a member of the Texas Patent Bar. John obtained his Juris Doctor degree in law after he graduated from the SMU Dedman School of Law. John is also skilled in working on legal cases that involve trademark and copyright law. John founded his own legal firm in April 2015, where he serves corporate clients in patent-related legal matters.
Bradshaw Hawkins
Robert Hawkins is a Texas-based corporate attorney with three years of experience. He focuses on commercial contracts, securities, finances, mergers and corporate governance. Robert graduated from the SMU Dedman School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree in law. He has been a corporate counselor at the International Investment Bank since February 2015. Prior to this position, Robert was an associate at a mid-sized law firm, where he specialized in corporate transactions.
Christopher Usrey
Christopher Usrey has been licensed to provide corporate legal services in Texas for the past 16 years. He has extensive experience in commercial contracts, trademark law, business formation and employment law. Christopher obtained his legal degree from the Boston University School of Law. He has been a managing member at VCounsel since November 2011. Prior to this position, Christopher was a senior counselor at VCE and a corporate counselor at Huawei.
Gary Sorden
Gary Sorden is Managing Principal at Klemchuk LLP, Dallas and has won the Texas Rising Star in IP Law (Thomson Reuters) three years in a row. He uses his degrees in Engineering Management and Computer Science and experience with state and federal trial and appellate courts, to specialize in commercial and IP litigation for software, electrical, mechanical, and chemical technologies.
Randy Marsh
Attorney Randy Marsh is the guy you need on your team. As a professional attorney and business owner himself, he knows just how to help clients. He uses all of his experience and knowledge to guide each client to help ensure they have a successful future. With over 20 years of experience, you would not want to turn anywhere else. Some of his experience in the legal field includes taking companies to the Middle East with an international consulting practice, winning record verdicts, and helping companies navigate through the startup phase.
David Johnson
David Johnson is a business counsel with over 22 years’ experience. He practices law in Texas and received his law degree from the Valparaiso University Law School. He has extensive experience with commercial contracts, business operations and taxation. David started to practice law as a private attorney in 2015, but gained experience while working as a legal counsel at the Interphase Corporation between 2007 and 2015.
Christine Mary Magee
Christine was inspired to open her law firm McKee & Magee PLLC after spending almost a decade helping small businesses file bankruptcy. She is focused on helping businesses establish the foundations and operational practices to prevent litigation and closing. Christine's services are perfect for businesses that don't have the ability to hire a full-time in-house counsel.
Gitanjali Deb
Mishty Deb is a partner at LaSusa & Deb, PLLC. in Dallas, Texas. She has extensive legal experience in several areas of law including business and energy and has provided counsel to the U.S. Small Business Association, non-profits, and corporate clients. Mishty holds a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law as well as a B.S. from SMU where she was a President’s Scholar.
Andrew Gill
Andrew Gill is an attorney at law with more than seven years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in California. Andrew received his Juris Doctorate after he graduated from the Notre Dame Law School. Andrew primarily specializes in negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. He is also experienced in legal research and writing. Andrew has been serving as an assistant legal counselor at Stryker since July 2016.
Chelsie Spencer
Chelsie Spencer is a litigation and transactional attorney with over four years of experience. She is exceptionally skilled in dealing with legal matters related to trademark and copyright law, as well as labor and employment law. . Chelsie is licensed to practice law in Texas and Florida. She obtained her legal degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Chelsie has been a partner attorney at Ritter Spencer PLLC since June 2017.
Kavish Wazirali
Kavish Wazirali is a real estate attorney with four years of experience. He is skilled in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, and often represents entrepreneurs, small businesses and startups. Kavish is licensed to practice law in Texas. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree after he graduated from the Texas Tech University School of Law. Since July 2017, Kavish has been serving as a managing partner at M&W Law, PLLC.
Bimal Saraiya
Bimal Saraiya is a corporate attorney with over seven years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in several states, including Texas, California and Colorado. Bimal Saraiya obtained his J.D. in law after he graduated from the Texas Tech University School of Law. He primarily specializes in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts, and often provides his legal assistance to startup companies. Bimal founded OfficeFlex LLC in January 2014.
Chad Berry
Chad Berry is a business lawyer who has been serving corporate clients for the past two decades. He is experienced in numerous business legal practice areas, including debt and bankruptcy, real estate law, as well as securities and finances. Chad is licensed to practice law in Texas and received his legal degree from the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Since November 2009, Chad has been serving as a shareholder of Adams, Lynch & Loftin.
Michael Farah
Michael Farah is a corporate attorney with almost one-decade worth of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas and holds a Juris Doctorate degree in law, which he obtained from the University of New Hampshire. Michael mainly specializes in dealing with legal matters that involve commercial real estate law. He is also skilled in dealing with commercial contracts. Michael founded his own law firm, the Farah Law Firm, in February 2010.
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Kristina Kiik
Texas attorney with two-year federal judicial clerkship leveraging outstanding research, writing, and editing abilities to produce briefs, articles, and opinion pieces.
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Lina Forero-Niño
Lina Forero-Niño is a corporate attorney practicing law at Scheef & Stone, LLP, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas and Frisco, Texas. She provides ... read more
George Scott
George "Jorde" Scott graduated cum laude from SMU law school in 2008 and received his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M. He has handled all stages... read more
Farrah Ahmed
Farrah has been practicing law in the great State of Texas since May 2010. Farrah's main practice areas are business law, commercial litigation, business torts, trademarks,... read more
Adrian Thomas
Adrian Hebert-Thomas, Esq. is the principal attorney of Hebert-Thomas Law, PLLC. She is a skilled attorney who focuses her practice on advising businesses and entrepreneurs... read more
Tyler Levy
Tyler D. Levy believes his role as an attorney can be summarized in three analyze, advise, and act. Tyler served as outside general counsel to a premier, $350,000,000+ reve... read more
Melissa Barger
I am a client-focused attorney who recently began my own law office to provide more personalized and thorough service. My strengths include drafting commercial contracts, t... read more
Grant Hamilton
Grant earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and then joined the workforce for several years before entering law school at ... read more
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Carole Faulkner
Carole graduated from Baylor University Law School and has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business. She has over 20 years of in-house and private practice experience... read more
John Griffin
Experienced Contract Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Advocacy, Policy Drafting, Compliance, and Negoti... read more
Jennifer Chacko
Jennifer Chacko hails from Michigan and earned her BA and J.D. from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. After practicing real estate law for over 5 years in Michig... read more
Gregory Cole
Licensed to practice law for over 25 years, Greg has multi-faceted experience in corporate transactions, finance and litigation support matters. He has been a criminal pros... read more
Yasmine Hamdan
Yasmine Salem Hamdan is a brand protection lawyer and business advisor for innovative online brands. Yasmine understands the needs of growing businesses and business owners... read more
Justin Foster
I am a young attorney that has an interest in helping people and companies solve complex issues. I have a background in policy, drafting contracts and agreements, real esta... read more
Austin Hansley
Austin Hansley is the owner of Hansley Law Firm PLLC. He practices law in Texas and is licensed in the state of Texas and before the Eastern District of Texas and Northern ... read more
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Katherine Kasten
Highly skilled and experienced litigator. Graduated from St. Mary's law school when her sons were only 7 and 4 years of age. Her practice has predominately focused on emine... read more
Michael Melder
I graduated from South Texas College of Law near the top of my class. I spent several years at top-tier regional firms honing my legal skills. However, a pivotal moment occ... read more
Amy Osteen
Accomplished and proactive lawyer, collaborator, and dealmaker with 20 years’ experience managing a broad range of legal affairs for global enterprises. Outstanding reputat... read more
Jason Wright
Jason is an experienced attorney who has successfully litigated disputes in court and arbitral forums nationwide, conducted internal investigations, and counseled business ... read more
Kelsey Shofner
I am a corporate attorney with 6+ years of commercial contract, business law, and employment law advising expertise. I am adept at internal and external collaboration and c... read more
Darius Dills
Every client and every project is unique, and I enjoy getting to know my clients' businesses to serve them more fully. If you're building it, I'd love to help you.
I serv... read more
Robert Abtahi
Robert Abtahi is a Dallas-based corporate attorney with experience in business law, contracts, criminal defense, personal injury, real estate law, and employment law. Prior to starting his own practice, he worked as a tax attorney for Ernst & Young and also held a position as Assistant City Attorney and Community Prosecutor in Dallas. Robert received his J.D. from Southern Methodist University.
Robert Fitzpatrick
Robert Fitzpatrick is a Social Security Attorney handling Federal Court appeals and representing his clients at Social Security Administrative hearings. He worked as an Attorney for Jim S. Adler & Associates in 2012. After graduating with a B.A. in Psychology from the Texas Wesleyan University, he attended the Oklahoma City University School of Law - graduating in the top 25 percent of his class and becoming a Doctor of Law.
Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor is a business lawyer that primarily focuses on providing legal services to companies in the oil and gas industries. He has 39 years of experience as a corporate attorney. Thomas is licensed to practice law in Texas. He received his J.D. in law from the Southern Methodist University. He represents companies of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to multi-million dollar organizations. Thomas is currently acting as a sole practitioner.
Kristin Brandt
Kristin Brandt is the founding member of Brandt Law, PLLC. Prior to forming Brandt Law, PLLC, Kristin was an attorney at two top law firms, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP and Sq... read more
Nicholas Scott
Nicholas "Nick" Scott graduated from SMU Dedman School of Law in 2012 and also has a B.A. in English from Texas A&M. His practice primarily focuses on civil matters, su... read more
Scott Christiansen
Scott Christiansen has practiced law for nearly 20 years and has an array of experience when it comes to handling complex business transactions. Prior to starting his own firm, he worked for a major firm in Dallas and was also General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Lehman Brothers and Neuberger Berman.
Brandy Austin
Brandy Austin worked hard throughout school and completed the Baylor’s prestigious practice court program. She has over 7 years of experience in the field and is a well-known, aggressive attorney who does not take no for an answer. With experience in bankruptcy, elder law, family law, personal injury, and business litigation, you can count on Brandy to handle any matter that you present to her.
Mark Auten
Mark Auten is a Probate and Estate Planning attorney. He advises individuals and families on the importance of having a sound estate plan. Volunteering as an Activator with a Mobile Youth Ministry Team, Mark helped build a home for an underprivileged family in Costa Rica. He also served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Paul Geilich
Attorney Paul Geilich has over three decades of experience as a commercial litigator and also specializes in business bankruptcy and transactional bankruptcy. He has represented clients in and out of state and federal courts. While he does handle all bankruptcy cases, he likes to represent clients with Chapter 11 filings. Some of his clients come from backgrounds in the oil and gas industry, banking industry, and real estate industry. Attorney Geilich has been awarded and holds an AV Preeminent peer rating from the Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating service.
Shahzad Khan
Shahzad Khan represents clients from large multinational corporations to sole proprietors in corporate, immigration, and other business matters. He has published several articles on Illinois family law and has been a guest speaker for continuing legal education. Mr. Khan continues to hone his highly-strategic legal skills by successful litigating and settling contested family law cases.
James Crewse
James Crewse has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous complex disputes for a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies and banks to small business and investors. In addition, he has served as local counsel in federal and state court cases and advises clients on the creation and implementation of policies and procedures to limit future liability.
Konstantin Parkhomenko
Konstantin has a strong background in Environmental and Natural Resource law, including an LL.M. in Environmental Law from UCLA Law School. While he focuses his practice in the areas of environmental and natural resources law, he is also an experienced litigator. In addition to having a strong reputation in the legal community, he is also and an award-winning public speaker.
Tiffany Hanzik
Tiffany worked for Eagle Land Services, Inc before joining the Pratt Aycock team as a practicing lawyer. Her areas include business law, real estate law, dispute resolution, immigration law and oil and gas. She received a JD from Texas A&M School of Law. In addition to her law degree, she also attended Southern Methodist University where she graduated with a Masters in Dispute Resolution. Volunteer service is a priority for her as she is part of the Junior League of Dallas.
Andrea Johnson
Andrea Johnson is a Texas-based corporate attorney. She recently became an associate attorney at a popular law firm, Emmert & Parvin LLP. Her primary legal practice areas include gas and oil law, as well as other business-related legal areas. Andrea also has experience in dealing with commercial contracts, including drafting and the negotiation of the contracts. Andrea Johnson graduated from the Texas A&M University School of Law, from which she obtained a legal degree.
Skyla Johnson
Skyla Johnson is a business law specialist and has been licensed to provide legal services to corporate clients in Texas for the past three years. She has experience in general business law, technology law and she is specialized in working with commercial contracts. Skyla obtained her legal degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Law. Since 2015, Skyla has been a commercial counselor at Armor Defense.
Shabaz Nizami
Shabaz Nizami is an attorney at law with over six years of experience. He offers legal services to corporate clients in Texas. Shabaz specializes in real estate law and commercial contracts, and often provides legal assistance to entrepreneurs and startup companies. Some of his corporate clients include Pioneer Roofing, Gateway Staffing and Tasacom Technologies. In September 2016, Shabaz founded his own law firm, Nizami Law PLLC.
Richard Cuccia
Our law firm serves small to medium-sized companies. We are outside in-house counsel for growing companies. We pride ourselves in serving as the DAILY counsel for businesse... read more
Joshua Lewey
Josh's practice focuses on entity formation and operations, partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements, real estate transactions, tax planning (domesti... read more
Shane Clayton
Dynamic JD/MBA business leader, strategist, communicator and subject-matter expert with over 20 years of ERISA, Human Resources, Start Ups, Insurance, Real Estate, and Tax ... read more
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Why Hire a Contract Lawyer?
Whenever you are developing or signing a contract in Dallas, you should hire a contract attorney. These lawyers focus on creating legally binding contracts and help you understand your legal obligations when you sign one of these documents.
If you have business or personal dealings in the Dallas area, it is almost always in your best interest to hire a contract lawyer. When you work with a top attorney, you will greatly increase the chances of a contract being in your favor. Without a contract lawyer, you may end up signing a contract that you do not understand or one that does not have favorable terms.
The top contract attorneys in Dallas are experienced negotiators. They can quickly assess a contract and identify areas that need improvement. These lawyers can also anticipate how contracts will hold up in court. Most importantly, they can help you draft an effective contract that will protect your interests.
Most of the best contract lawyers in Dallas provide a range of standard services including:
- Drafting Contracts and Filing Documents: Experienced contract lawyers can help you draft a contract from scratch. Top attorneys know that contract templates are often missing important details and that they do not hold up in every jurisdiction. Contract lawyers understand how to develop legally binding contracts. Some can also help you sign and file your contracts.
- Negotiating With Third Parties: Knowledgeable contract lawyers know that you should not sign a contract if it does not meet your needs. These legal professionals can communicate and negotiate with third parties to amend contracts and ensure that the document you sign is in your best interest.
- Pursuing Legal Action: Top contract lawyers can provide invaluable advice when a third party breaches a contract you have signed. These legal experts can analyze the contract and help you build a case that either proves or denies that breach of contract has taken place. The best contract attorneys can also ensure that you find an effective resolution.
How to Find the Best Contract Lawyer in Dallas
Focus your Dallas contract lawyer search on attorneys who are members of the State Bar of Texas. This membership means that a lawyer is licensed to represent clients in the state.
To join the State Bar of Texas, lawyers have to pass the state's bar exam and complete a physical fitness and mental and emotional health exam. These rules ensure that all contract lawyers meet the state's competence and ethical standards.
To hire the best contract lawyer in Dallas, research your options carefully:
- Make sure any lawyer you consider is a current member of the State Bar of Texas.
- Check for lawyers' grievance histories and ensure that they are in good standing in Texas. You can do this by searching online via the State Bar of Texas.
- Read the lawyers' online biographies to get a better sense of their past experience and how they work.
When you have narrowed down your choices, make sure the top contract lawyers that you are considering are good choices for your legal needs.
- Expertise Level: Many contract lawyers in Dallas specialize in a few specific topic areas. Confirm the lawyer's experience in your area, and understand how many similar cases he or she has handled in the past.
- Time and Availability: The best lawyers tend to stay busy. Make sure the one you want to hire has time to take your case on a timeline that works for you and the matter at hand.
- Communication Style: Some lawyers update frequently, but others only call when something major happens. Know your lawyer's communication style so you are not surprised when you start working together.
- Staff Assistance: Many of the top contract lawyers in Dallas handle the majority of their own workloads. Some pass work on to capable paralegals and legal assistants. Know how much work your lawyer will handle personally and how much he or she will oversee.
Questions for Contract Lawyers
Whether you need a lawyer with specialized knowledge or you want experienced legal help quickly, contract lawyers can help. Find the best contract lawyers in Dallas, and get the legal assistance you need now.
- What is your specialty, and how many contracts have you handled in this area?
- Have you worked on a case related to mine before?
- What are your fees, and what will my total expenses be?
- What kind of strategy do you propose?
- Will my case go to court, or are there other ways to handle it?
- Can you walk me through the probable outcomes of my case?
- How much assistance and information do you need from me to prepare?
- What is the timeframe for this case, and when do you think it will be resolved?
- Will you do the work, or will paralegals and assistants work on my case?
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