Lawyer Joan Durkin, graduated from University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., Political Science, 1986; University of North Texas, M.B.A., 1993 Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1989, is now employed by Durkin & Graham, P.C. at 2125 Martin Drive, Suite 200 Bedford, TX 76021.

While being a member of Tarrant County Bar, past memberships include Northeast Tarrant County Bar, Dallas Bar Association, Women's Bar Association., Joan Durkin is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Joan Durkin as your lawyer, you should consider whether Joan Durkin 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 Joan Durkin has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Joan Durkin's office is located at Bedford, 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.

Joan Durkin has been admitted in 1989, Texas; 1997, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 2006, U.S. Dstrcict Court, Eastern District of Texas; 2002, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; 2001, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Workers Compensation; Wills; Living Wills; Social Security Disability; Mediation; Business Litigation; Business Organization; Civil Practice; COBRA; Disability Benefits; ERISA Litigation; Unemployment Compensation; Covenants Not To Compete; Employment Breach of Contract; Employment Claims; Employment Contracts; Employment Litigation; Employment Mediation; Equal Employment Opportunity Law; Fair Labor Standards; Family and Medical Leave Act; Harassment; Noncompete Litigation; Negligent Hiring; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements; Personnel Training; Wage and Hour Law; Workplace Violence; Federal Civil Litigation; Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; Personal Injury; Business Dissolutions; Business Estate Planning; Business Formation; Business Start-Ups; Business Reorganization; Business Transactions; Business Transfers; Buy-Sell Agreements; Buying and Selling of Businesses; Limited Liability Company Law; Small Business Law; Federal Civil Practice; Commercial Litigation; Commercial Transactions; Commercial Real Estate Sales; Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions; Contract Litigation; Incorporation; Assault and Battery; DUI/DWI; Drivers License Suspension; Driving While Intoxicated; Expungements; Federal Criminal Law; Juvenile Criminal Law; Juvenile Delinquency; Misdemeanors; Parole and Probation; Sex Crimes; Sexual Assault; Weapons Charges; Drug Crimes; Drug Trafficking; Unemployment Compensation Taxation; Adoptions; Child Custody; Child Support; Civil Unions; Co.

Joan Durkin's college and law school education includes University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., Political Science, 1986; University of North Texas, M.B.A., 1993, Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1989. Other biographical background includes Joan Durkin is the President of the firm and is the Senior Attorney. She has been practicing law for 25 years.BUSINESS EXPERIENCE - In addition to holding an MBA degree, she is a business owner and has served on the Board of Directors of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Chamber of Commerce, which gives her a unique insight into the needs of small business.MEDIATION EXPERIENCE Joan has resolved over 500 unfair labor practice cases, over 200 disputed benefit cases, over 50 U.S. Air Force employment cases, dozens of private sector employment disputes. Additionally Joan has mediated dozens of general civil and family law cases for Dispute Resolution Services of Tarrant County.TRAINING Joan is a highly sought after speaker and trainer.WORKERS' COMPENSATION- Joan has served as a former hearing officer for the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission, so she is very familiar with the worker's compensation laws and the operation of the TWCC. She has handled over 500 disputed benefit cases and has a success rate in excess of 90%. While past performance is not a predictor of future results, it shows that experience counts!. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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