Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Bellaire Area

Oneof the most valuable services an attorney can perform for a client isto give them protection AND save them money.  Thoughtful estateplanning does both.. Oneway it does so is by providing documents and strategies that willmake one's wishes known to family and the world at large should one becomeincapacitated, terminally ill, or die.  It is a long-term endeavor.  After all, these documents usuallyhave a very long shelf life, lasting for years - sometimes decades!. Anotherway good planning helps is to cut down on legal expenses (andsometimes estate taxes) by paving the way for simple and independent  estate administration down the road.. Forme as an attorney, this is a fulfilling service.  I just love it.  One of my favorite aspects of estate planning is getting to knoweach family's unique makeup and circumstances.  (Oh-the stories I could tell!) I love knowing I am providing real help to afamily, and that they realize it’s a long-term, positive value proposition forthem and their heirs.. Icharge less than most attorneys for estate planning from what I amtold.  I am OK with that.   Job satisfaction is about a lotmore than just the money earned ~ and I am a completely contentedattorney.. Dan Bawden, Attorney at law. State Bar No. 01933550. 5008 Locust St.  Bellaire, TX 77401

My practice is keenly focused on two distinct, yet inner related areas; Business Law and Estate Planning. Both areas demand innovative thinking and diligence in detail, while requiring precise structure, documentation and agreements to accomplish the stated objectives.. I believe the key to providing the best legal services is to approach each and every client engagement as if you were my only client, thus giving you the level of attention and service unmatched in the legal services industry. I take the time to learn my clients goals and objectives, as well as apply my specialized industry knowledge to help my clients achieve success. Whether your needs are corporate or personal, I am committed to providing client-centered and cost-effective services aimed at helping our clients achieve their goals. With an abundance of combined executive management and legal experience, I offer my clients more than the traditional law firm relationship. As a focused boutique practice, I am nimble and responsive; I have no corporate bureaucracy, so I am here when you call. Whether you are a business client, an estate planning client, or both, my mission is to become your source for personalized legal services that surpasses your expectations.. I am admitted to practice law in Texas and Nebraska (inactive) as well as in all four Federal Districts in Texas and the Nebraska District. I graduated on the Dean's List from Washington University with a Juris Doctorate (JD). Prior to entering law school, I earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in International Business from the University of St. Thomas’ Cameron School of Business. As a native Houstonian, I attended the University of Houston where I earned a Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in Finance.. Scott Barrett is not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Jay S. Ginsburg has been practicing real estate law in the Houston area for over 40 years. His practice includes closing a large number of real estate transactions on behalf of Chicago Title Insurance Company, one of the nation’s leading title insurers. He has been involved in the title insurance industry for over 40 years.. Jay is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law. Board certification assures clients that their attorney is specially competent and experienced in the area that he has been certified in. (Read more on board certification.). Jay received both his Bachelor of Arts and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston, and stands today as one of the university’s proudest alumni. High points of his service at the school include a term as president of the UH Alumni Association and an adjunct professorship with the UH Law Center, where he taught advanced real estate law courses. Jay’s dedication to the University of Houston has been recognized with the Order of the Barons law school honor and the John Van Ness Award for Outstanding Service. And his seats at Cougar football and basketball games are basically reserved for life.. A native Texan, Jay and his wife Beverly live in Bellaire.

A native Houstonian, Russell attended Bellaire High School and Rice University before joining the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service. After several years as a special agent (criminal investigator), he left to attend the University of Houston Law Center.. Licensed to practice law in 1994, Russell began his legal career at Gulf Coast Legal Foundation, where he represented indigent clients regarding landlord-tenant, consumer rights, land title, and related real estate and commercial law issues.. In 2003 Russell returned to the University of Houston Law Center, where he was admitted to the Masters of Law Program. He was awarded an LL.M. (Tax) in June 2006. His thesis addresses some of his favorite clients: lottery winners.. Since 2014 Russell has served the State Bar of Texas as the editor and project director of the Texas Probate System.