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.

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Scott Barrett

Firm: S. Barrett, P.C.

4824 Bissonnet , Bellaire , Texas 77401

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Estate Planning, Franchise , Wills, Contracts & Agreements

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.