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Daniel C. Durand III
Durand & Associates P.C.
522 Edmonds
Suite 101
Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone: (972) 221-5655 | Fax: (972) 221-9569
http://www.durandlaw.com
Seasoned Advice for Estate Planning
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
Bankruptcy/Wills and Estate Planning.
Sub-Categories
Taxes
- Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
- Negotiating IRS Payments & Settlements
- Power of Attorney
- Tax Planning
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Asset Protection
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Special Needs Trust
- Supplemental Needs Trust
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Bankruptcy/Wills and Estate Planning.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Chapter 11
- Business Bankruptcy
- Creditor Harassment
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
TX, Jul 1985
Bar Number: 06287570
Other Court Admissions
Texas State Courts and Ohio State Courts.
Association Memberships
Texas State Bar and Ohio State Bar.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of Bankruptcy, Family Law, Probate and Litigation. I always exceed the required amount of continuing education hours.
Example Cases
I have helped literally thousands of clients save their homes from foreclosure by confirming plans to repay their past due payments in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Relieved thousands of their crushing debt load without losing their homes, cars or personal property in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Education
Degree:
Associate Bachelors
School:
Colgate University
City:
Hamilton
State:
NY
Year:
1972
Honors:
Honors in Economics .
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
City:
Cleveland
State:
OH
Year:
1975
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
Texas and Ohio
Firm Focus and History
Our law firm extends personal service to individuals and businesses within our community. We are dedicated to helping clients resolve their legal matters in an efficient and professional manner.
Durand & Associates, P.C. was established in 1989. For the past 20 years, we have been providing quality legal services in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, wills and probate, civil litigation and criminal defense to the residents of our local communities. Our history is rich in the welcoming tradition of Texas hospitality which involves a one-to-one resolution solution for our clients.
Previous Employment Summary
I began my career as an attorney for a large commercial bank. After that, I engaged in the general practice of law with an expanding national law firm. For several years, I was their Regional Partner managing 31 lawyers and 31 legal assistants in 9 offices in the Metroplex.
Activities and Awards
Outstanding Service Award - Top 35 of 4,000 participating law firms with Hyatt Legal Plans (a Metropolitan Life Insurance Company). Member - The College of the State Bar of Texas.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I am all for it! An educated client is a good resource. The client lives with their legal problems 24/7. If they do research, I enjoy talking with them about it. They may find something in their personal research that can help their case. A client that is informed will be able to engage in their legal dilemma in a more proactive fashion and will also understand the process as it moves forward. Our office is equipped to support our clients with many internet links, suggested books to read and counseling services.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review these documents on an hourly rate basis. I understand there is a need to minimize legal expenses.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I would do this on an hourly basis in a simple case. It is more difficult and probably not wise to do in a complex case.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
To help people and make a decent living for my family. I enjoy helping clients who are frequently at the worst time of their lives to resolve their legal issues, feel better about themselves and move on in life.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am fortunate to have lived and travelled abroad as a young man. I developed a deep appreciation for this country and its judicial system. It is the most accessible and fair system in the world. Making it work for our citizens gives me great satisfaction.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
To see the personal relief my clients get when they successfully complete their bankruptcy and get them a fresh start is a wonderful thing. To lift their financial burden and make a living for my family doing it is the best of both worlds.
What do you like best about your career?
I can champion a person's cause and make the judicial system work for them. That is worth its own weight in gold. Using skills learned in training and the courtroom to read, write, analyze and speak about the law on their behalf is a challenge in which I can utilize my full potential.
Tell us about your law firm:
My colleagues and I have worked together for 18 years. We have a very talented and client-oriented group of legal assistants and paralegals who have a wealth of knowledge and are sensitive to the needs of our clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I believe and have been told that I am an empathetic attorney who relates to clients and can explain their legal options to them in terms they can understand. My goals are their goals.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy reading, primarily biographies and non-fiction, politics, pro football and playing golf.
Office Manager/Assistant
Monica Smith.
Fax
(972) 221-9569
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Ivon Duenes.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
$100 for an initial consultation to review a document or discuss a legal matter. Our bankruptcy consultations are at no charge.
Hourly Rates
$250.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. Bankruptcy consultations are free.
Typical Retainer
Varies with the case, but typically is $1,250.
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