Arthur Geffen | Dallas Estate Lawyer
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About Arthur
The goal of our firm is to provide the highest level of professionalism in a comfortable, service-oriented atmosphere. We believe that the practice of law is a service business. We want you to hold us to standards of service that you may not have come to expect from other firms.
Specifically, expect us to:
listen to you and put your needs first
•be available to answer your questions
• offer solutions, not riddles
• communicate clearly and thoroughly about every aspect of what we do on your behalf
Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
45 years of networking and client referrals.
How did you build a successful practice?
Honesty about the prospects of their case.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Local rules are extremely important in Probate practice here as the rules differ from county to county.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
I don’t give specific advice in a free consultation, but will make non-binding suggestions as to estate plans or probate procedures that might be appropriate as well as estimated or flat fees for those.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Honesty about the goals and honesty about the facts of the case.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
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What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
The goal of our firm is to provide the highest level of professionalism in a comfortable, service-oriented atmosphere. We believe that the practice of law is a service business. We want you to hold us to standards of service that you may not have come to expect from other firms.
Specifically, expect us to:
- listen to you and put your needs first
- be available to answer your questions
- offer solutions, not riddles
- communicate clearly and thoroughly about every aspect of what we do on your behalf
Call today to learn more about my fee structure.
Experience
President
Arthur H. Geffen, P.C.
1975 - Present
Attorney
Hirsch, Westheimer and Block
1974 - 1975
Admission
Texas
1974
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
US Court of Federal Claims
US Court of Federal Claims
US Supreme Court
US Supreme Court
US Tax Court
Education
University of Georgia
BS (Pharmacy)
1969
University of Georgia
BS (Chemistry)
1966
Emory University
N/A (Chemistry)
1964
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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State Bar of Texas Professional Efficiency & Economic Research Committee1991 - Present
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State Bar of Texas Computerization of Profession Committee1991 - Present
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Dallas Bar Association Economics and Law Practice Committee1990 - Present
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Dallas County Bar Association Chairman & Founder Computer USe Section1989 - Present
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United States Tax Court1984 - Present
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United States Court of Federal Claims1984 - Present
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United States Supreme Court Bar Bar1977 - Present
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Dallas Bar Association1975 - Present
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State Bar of Texas1974 - Present
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Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity1972 - Present
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Dallas Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee Member2012 - 2012
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Dallas Bar Association Peer Assistance Committee Member2012 - 2012
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Dallas Bar Association Mentoring Committee Member2012 - 2012
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Dallas Estate Planning Council2008 - 2012
Honors / Awards
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Order of the Barons Honor Society University of Houston School of Law1972
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Editor Houston Law Review1972
Notable Work
Publications
Texas District and County Attorneys Association Computer Technology
1992
State Bar of Texas Annual Convention Advanced Office Practice
1991
State Bar of Texas Annual Computer Use Bringing you and your Desk into the 21st Century
1991
Advanced Family Law Computers: Overview of Technology
1991
Dalls Bar Computer Use Using Your Computer to Communicate With the World
1990
Dallas Bar Association Computer Use Using a PC as a Lawyer's Personal Workstation
1989
Dallas Bar Computer Use and Technology Section Automation Insights
1989
Houston Law Review The Waiver Doctrine
1973
Arthur H. Geffen, P.C. Highlights
Estate, Tax, Business Organization, Health Care, Employment
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