Business lawyers within 10 miles of Dallas Texas

Andrew Howard is a practicing attorney in the state of Texas specializing in Accident & Injury, Divorce & Family Law, and Criminal Defense. Mr. Howard received his J.D. from the Regent University School of Law in 1995.

For over 20 years Myron E. Mims Esq. has provided legal and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses. At the turn of the century Mims co-founded a boutique law firm (Nixon Mims, LLP) that developed a niche advising and representing a diverse clientele of small businesses. Nixon Mims also operated a American Title office in downtown Dallas that serviced its real estate clients. Mims served as general counsel and oversaw compliance for many of the firm’s clients operating under state and federal regulatory oversight. Today, Mims’ practice remains focused on providing value-add legal services to businesses and real estate entrepreneurs, with an acute focus on advising growth-stage companies seeking to institute a sound governance foundation; develop viable growth, capitalization, and succession (exit) plans; and access equity capital and alternative financing markets. Mims honed his leadership skills thru civic service, including as mayor-appointed chairman of two downtown Dallas’ Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) boards, and chairman of the City’s first local government corporation. Mims also served as board and executive board member of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce where he worked with neighborhood business owners and pioneering real estate developers to improve the economic conditions of this large and diverse urban neighborhood abutting downtown Dallas. Mims current leadership initiatives include helping emerging domestic market companies (EDMCs) access capital markets.

Jeff Benton founded The Benton Law Firm in Dallas, Texas to fight for individuals who had have been harmed due to the wrongdoing of others. Often times, Jeff encounters defendants who believe they can overwhelm their opponents with their superior resources and societal status—Jeff is a personal injury and truck accident attorney in Dallas, TX devoted to disabusing them of this misconception. Jeff firmly believes that through hard work and attention to detail he can achieve great things for his clients and strives to do so every day. As set forth in the “Recent Case Results” page, Jeff has represented clients in numerous successful personal injury cases. He has also had a great deal of success in cases that other attorneys refused to pursue, making recoveries on behalf of clients whose cases were dropped by the attorney they originally hired. In 2013, Jeff was honored with the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association’s John Howie award for the courageous pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. As a Dallas personal injury lawyer, Jeff’s practice focuses on premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful death and other personal injury matters. The Benton Law Firm is also actively investigating claims involving prescription drugs such as Actos, Lipitor and Zoloft. In addition to personal injury matters, Jeff handles a select number of commercial matters on a contingent fee, including breach of contract, business tort and deceptive trade practices cases. Prior to forming The Benton Law Firm, Jeff practiced at Locke Lord LLP, a full-service, international law firm with more than 700 attorneys. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served on the Houston Law Review. Following graduation from law school, Jeff clerked for Judge Andrew S. Hanen in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Jeff is a member of the Editorial Board, and an Assistant Editor, for the State Bar Litigation Section Report. He also lectured as an adjunct professor of business law at The University of Texas at Brownsville.

Louis Cole attended Baylor University and graduated from the Baylor School of Law. He is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. During the course of his legal career, in addition to his many years in the private practice of law, he has been a member of the legal staff of a large corporation and also served as general counsel for another publicly traded company, as well as a corporation which was privately held. Additionally, Mr. Cole has represented clients in many facets of the commercial real estate business, including multi-family, retail, hotel and office development, financing, structuring business entities, negotiation and drafting of leases and other real estate related documents, acquisition and disposition of real estate, closing complex real estate transactions and even represented real estate clients in business related litigation. Business law and representing companies with respect to their legal needs is also one of the main focuses of his practice. He has represented many diverse types of businesses, including healthcare, high tech, manufacturing, service and financial. His comprehension of client needs, as well as the legal implications inherent in related transactions, coupled with a broad legal background and significant experience, enable him to engage an aggressive negotiation style in an effort to provide the best results for his clients.

Attorney Cramer has more than 30 years of practice. Michael developed a statewide practice focused on litigation. His cases range from breach of contract to construction delay claims against the State of Texas. He also works with Family Law and Divorce cases. His business litigation practice includes the representation of corporations of all sizes. Michael has considerable experience in assisting corporations to avoid litigation through consultancy and risk avoidance. He counsels business owners on the best type of entity for their corporate structure and then assists the business in every step of the process from formation to contracts, collections to dissolution, and everything in between. Michael’s business law clients include construction companies, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, franchisors, owners, architects, business partners and many other entities in litigation matters. His family law clients include parents, grandparents, couples, and conservators in all areas of family law.

After graduating law school with honors Duane Stamp began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in New York, successfully prosecuting felony and high-profile criminal cases. This was followed by a tenure as Assistant Attorney General with the New York State Department of Law, focusing on environmental protection and compliance. Duane was approached by Fortune 100 Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE- OXY) and accepted a position as associate general counsel. He spent the next nineteen years in Oxy’s legal department accumulating a wealth of experience in the legal aspects of business issues management, corporate governance, sales, purchasing, new business development, corporate transactions and financing, financial reporting and regulatory compliance, rising to the level of division Vice-President and General Counsel. During his years with Oxy Duane traveled extensively, domestically and internationally, as a leading member of Oxy’s business teams negotiating, documenting and closing high-value merger, acquisition and new business development transactions with companies across the United States and in Canada, Germany, the UK, Brazil, Argentina, Thailand and Japan. Duane is currently the managing member of Stamp Law Group PLLC. Since 2010 his boutique firm has provided general counsel and business consulting services with a focus on small businesses and entrepreneurs involved in a wide variety of enterprises. Duane’s extensive business and legal experience makes him a value-added and cost-effective member of his clients’ teams assisting their business development in the e-commerce era to achieve effective and responsible growth and profitability. Duane received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with honors from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a law degree with honors from Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts where he was a contributor to the Law Review. Duane is admitted to practice in New York and Texas and before various federal courts. An avid (but still frustratingly mediocre) golfer, part-time piano player, and language enthusiast, Duane and his wife, Linda, reside in Dallas, Texas.

Hardin R. Ramey’s passion for personal injury law began early and has remained strong throughout the years, leading to an exceptional record of success. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Ramey attended law school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and worked with large firms before branching out and establishing his own private practice. The transition to a smaller practice enabled Mr. Ramey to provide clients with a level of personal service crucial in the attorney-client relationship. For over three decades, he has dedicated his practice to helping those affected by life-threatening injuries or wrongful deaths seek justice by securing the best possible outcome for their case. Mr. Ramey does his best to provide each and every client with experience and satisfactory results. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law as a trial specialist. This particular designation is one that requires a certain amount of trial experience and proves that Mr. Ramey has an extensive understanding of personal injury law, setting him apart from the competition. Mr. Ramey has strived throughout his career to make the law work for the victims of negligence and his success in doing so is noted by his peers and former clients. He is a designated Super Lawyer for 2014, which is a testament to his success and reputation as an exceptional Dallas personal injury attorney. He has also earned a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, which is the highest possible assessment for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. A rating that represents the pinnacle of professional excellence, it is only achieved after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by peers, members of the bar and the judiciary.

Marcus is dedicated to helping people who have experienced financial difficulties as a result of life’s unexpected hardships. His law practice focuses on helping individuals and businesses solve their debt problems through bankruptcy. Marcus graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Texas Christian University with a business degree (B.B.A., 1992). He has helped many clients get the financial and emotional fresh start they are looking for by guiding them to a successful conclusion of their bankruptcy case. Marcus is licensed to practice in the State of Texas courts and United States District Court (Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas). He is a member of the Dallas and Tarrant County bar associations. A lifelong resident of Texas, Marcus grew up in Sherman and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

Compassion, concern, and competence are the stellar qualities people discover as they work with Dallas, TX, Attorney Michael Presti. During his many years of law practice, Michael Presti has helped resolve a wide variety of immigration cases in favor of his clients. In addition to Immigration Law, Michael has extensive experience helping clients with their Personal Injury and Criminal Law cases. He is a firm believer in making sure even the smallest details of any case are done correctly and in a timely manner, to satisfy requirements perfectly, the first time. Attorney Michael Presti is committed to providing people with honest legal services and strong advocacy for their rights. He has worked with clients from around the world who want to win immigration cases against the government, obtain green cards and visas and gain citizenship. For other clients, Michael has been a driving force for upholding client rights in personal injury and criminal law cases. He has an excellent background in law and extensive experience with negotiation and presenting winning cases in the courtroom.

When you need a Dallas, TX, lawyer to represent you in Dallas, TX, you can count on Mark E. Jacobs, P.C. Attorney and Counselor at Law for help from an experienced team. We have been in business for nearly 30 years, and we are a proud member of the State Bar of Texas. Our staff speaks both Chinese and Spanish for the convenience of many of our clients. For years, we have been carefully advising clients in Dallas and Addison who are ready to start the immigration process. Whether you need a green card or wish to work toward becoming a citizen, we have the information you desire. You can call our office for free phone consultation if you want to find out the requirements to legally come here or possibly even bring your family members to this country. We understand how complicated the process can be, which is why we encourage you to seek the help of our educated professionals. When you call for an appointment, you can take advantage of our flexible schedule, including weekend hours available when needed. You can also rest assured that you will receive the personal attention you deserve from a skilled Dallas, TX, lawyer when you come to our firm in Dallas, TX. If you need legal help from a highly trained team, please call Mark E. Jacobs, P.C. Attorney and Counselor at Law for an appointment.