Lawyer Thomas A. Graves, graduated from New Mexico State University, B.B.A., with honors, 1975 Southern Methodist University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1978, is now employed by McKool Smith at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201.

While being a member of Dallas Bar Association; State Bar of Texas., Thomas A. Graves is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas A. Graves as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas A. Graves 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 Thomas A. Graves has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas A. Graves's office is located at Dallas, 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.

Thomas A. Graves has been admitted in 1978, Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; 1980, U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas; 1992, U.S. Supreme Court; 1999, U.S. District Court, Tenth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Commercial Litigation.

Thomas A. Graves's college and law school education includes New Mexico State University, B.B.A., with honors, 1975, Southern Methodist University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1978. Other biographical background includes Phi Delta Phi; Order of the Coif. Research Editor, Southwestern Law Journal, 1977-1978. Law Clerk to the Hon. Robert M. Hill, U.S. District Court Judge, Northern Division of Texas, 1978-1979. Author, "Annual Survey of Texas Law—Texas Civil Procedure," Southwestern Law Journal (1982-1989, 1996, 2001). Lecturer, Civil Procedure, Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1987-1989. Member, Dallas Inn of Court LVI, 1990-1993. Listed, The Best Lawyers in America,"Business Litigation," 2001-2007.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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