Lawyer Melissa Ballou Kates, graduated from Texas A & M University, B.B.A., 1999 Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2002, is now employed by Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, L.L.P. at 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 300 Arlington, TX 76011.

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

Melissa Ballou Kates has been admitted in 2002, Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas. His or her practice areas include Litigation; Government; Insurance; Real Estate.

Melissa Ballou Kates's college and law school education includes Texas A & M University, B.B.A., 1999, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2002. Other biographical background includes Melissa B. Kates has focused her practice in the areas of commercial litigation, business litigation, estate planning and probate and real estate law. Ms. Kates is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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