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Karen C. Caton, Managing Member Attorney
Estate Planning; Wills and Trusts; Probate and Estate Administration; Business Organizations; Elder Law; Asset Protection; Real Estate L...
Phone:214-385-4518, 972-562-0777
Web:http://www.caton-firm.com
Address: Caton Law Firm 206 S. Tennessee P.O. Box 387, McKinney, TX 75070
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Law Firm:Caton Law Firm, PLLC
Lawyer:Karen C. Caton
Phone:214-385-4518, 972-562-0777
Fax:972-562-0780
Lawyer Title:Managing Member
Practice Areas:Estate Planning; Wills and Trusts; Probate and Estate Administration; Business Organizations; Elder Law; Asset Protection; Real Estate Law; Preparation of Gift and Estate Tax Returns; Business and Commercial Law; Taxation Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Commercial Real Estate Transactions; Tax-Deferred Exchanges for Real Estate
Bio:I specialize in estate planning, probate, asset protection and related tax and business planning. I endeavor to identify the objectives of the client and match the plan to the person. One size does not fit all. In a relatively informal environment, as compared to downtown firms, we strive to provide high quality service, at a reasonable cost, within an appropriate time-frame. One important objective is to educate clients so that they understand what they are doing, and why they are doing it. Our clients generally express appreciation for clear, understandable information, recommendations and instruction. The firm will work closely with your CPA, financial planner, insurance professional and any other investment advisor to assure that all members of your planning team are working together in an integrated and consistent manner. Recipient: Outstanding Editor Award, Texas Law Review, 1982; Mesa Petroleum Academic Excellence Scholarship, 1981; Academic Scholarship. Outstanding Graduating Senior in Social Sciences. Member, Board of Editors and Note Editor, Texas Law Review, 1982. Member: Conner Harrington Republican Women's Club; Habitat for Humanity-Carpenter's Club; Board of Directors, American Red Cross, Collin County Chapter, 1987-1989; Board of Directors and Treasurer, American Cancer Society, North Collin County Chapter, 1985-1988. Leadership McKinney - Class of 1995. Secretary, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1985-1987. Sunday School Director, First Baptist
Admitted:1983, Texas and Oklahoma; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma; U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
College:University of Houston, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, with highest honors, 1980
Law School:University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., With honors; Texas Law Review Editor, 1982)
Membership:State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Probate; Real Estate; Business; Litigation); Plano, Oklahoma, Collin County and American Bar Associations; Estate Planning Council of North Texas (Member, Former Trustee); Texas State Bar College; Texas Bar Foundation
Web:http://www.caton-firm.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Karen C. Caton, graduated from University of Houston, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, with highest honors, 1980 University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., With honors; Texas Law Review Editor, 1982), is now employed by Caton Law Firm, PLLC at Caton Law Firm 206 S. Tennessee P.O. Box 387 McKinney, TX 75070.

While being a member of State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Probate; Real Estate; Business; Litigation); Plano, Oklahoma, Collin County and American Bar Associations; Estate Planning Council of North Texas (Member, Former Trustee); Texas State Bar College; Texas Bar Foundation, Karen C. Caton is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Karen C. Caton as your lawyer, you should consider whether Karen C. Caton offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Karen C. Caton has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Karen C. Caton's office is located at McKinney, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Karen C. Caton has been admitted in 1983, Texas and Oklahoma; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma; U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Estate Planning; Wills and Trusts; Probate and Estate Administration; Business Organizations; Elder Law; Asset Protection; Real Estate Law; Preparation of Gift and Estate Tax Returns; Business and Commercial Law; Taxation Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Commercial Real Estate Transactions; Tax-Deferred Exchanges for Real Estate.

Karen C. Caton's college and law school education includes University of Houston, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, with highest honors, 1980, University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., With honors; Texas Law Review Editor, 1982). Other biographical background includes I specialize in estate planning, probate, asset protection and related tax and business planning. I endeavor to identify the objectives of the client and match the plan to the person. One size does not fit all. In a relatively informal environment, as compared to downtown firms, we strive to provide high quality service, at a reasonable cost, within an appropriate time-frame. One important objective is to educate clients so that they understand what they are doing, and why they are doing it. Our clients generally express appreciation for clear, understandable information, recommendations and instruction. The firm will work closely with your CPA, financial planner, insurance professional and any other investment advisor to assure that all members of your planning team are working together in an integrated and consistent manner. Recipient: Outstanding Editor Award, Texas Law Review, 1982; Mesa Petroleum Academic Excellence Scholarship, 1981; Academic Scholarship. Outstanding Graduating Senior in Social Sciences. Member, Board of Editors and Note Editor, Texas Law Review, 1982. Member: Conner Harrington Republican Women's Club; Habitat for Humanity-Carpenter's Club; Board of Directors, American Red Cross, Collin County Chapter, 1987-1989; Board of Directors and Treasurer, American Cancer Society, North Collin County Chapter, 1985-1988. Leadership McKinney - Class of 1995. Secretary, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1985-1987. Sunday School Director, First Baptist. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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