Teri A. Walter
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Biography
Ms. Walter is an experienced trial lawyer, with a practical, business-oriented approach to handling cases. Her practice focuses on business litigation matters, including contracts, leases, construction, real estate, collections and Deceptive Trade Practices case and business owners' disputes. It Feels Good to Prevail!
1997 to PresentPresident, Walter Law Firm, P.C., Houston, TX2011 to 2012 Burleson, LLP, Houston, TX
Senior Counsel. Business litigation matters, including contracts, leases, collections, construction, real estate title, DTPA, fraud. Preparation of oil and gas title opinions.
1991 to 1996 Whittington, Pfeiffer & Vacek, Houston, TXAssociate Attorney. Represented Plaintiffs and insured Defendants in personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation matters.
1989 to 1990 Baker, Brown, Sharman & Parker, Houston, TXAssociate Attorney. Commercial litigation and personal injury defense.
1986 to 1989 Smith, Wright & Weed, P.C., Houston, TX
Associate Attorney 1988 - 1989; Legal Assistant/Litigation Section 1986-1988. Commercial litigation involving banks, savings & loans, and title company.
Professional:Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, 2006
Admitted to practice State of Texas 1988,
U.S. Dist. Court, Southern District of Texas 1989, Western District of Texas 2011
Licensed Real Estate Broker - 1995Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals
Bankruptcy
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Consumer Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Homeowners Association, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, MasterCard, American Express
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - For clients with matters in our practice areas, I typically do a free phone screening, and offer a 1 hour, $200 consultation if needed to review applicable documents and discuss the actions needed in your situation, and expected results. Most matters are handled on an hourly basis, with an initial retainer that varies depending on what actions are anticipated within the first 30-90 days of the engagement.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
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Professional Experience
Walter Law Firm PC
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists Member, Past President (2009 - Current)
Association of Women Attorneys Member, Past President (1993 - Current)
College of the State Bar Member (1992 - Current)
State Bar of Texas  # 20815100 Member (1988 - Current)
Houston Bar Association Member (1988 - Current)
Awards
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Top Lawyers
Houstonia Magazine 2015.0
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Top Lawyers 2020
H Texas Magazine 2020.0
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Top Lawyers
Houstonia Magizine 2017.0
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Top Lawyers
Houstonia Magazine 2016.0
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Top Lawyers
Houstonia Magazine 2013.0
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Top Lawyers
Houstonia Magizine 2014.0
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Women of Excellence
Federation of Houston Professional Women 2008.0
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Tiffany Star
Association of Women Attorneys 2006.0
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Movers & Shakers Award
Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce 2001.0
Education
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University of Houston Law Center J.D. (1988) | Law
Year: 1985 - 1988
Honors: Top 25% of Class Activities: Moot Court, and Mock Trial participant, multiple years, and worked full time as a paralegal during the entire course of study.
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University of Houston - Main Campus B.A. (1985) | Economics
Year: 1982 - 1985
Honors: Worked full time during the entire course of study. Magna Cum Laude
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Des Moines Area Community College A.A. (1979) | Legal Assistant
Year: 1977 - 1979
Honors: Activities: Worked full time during entire course of studies.
Speaking Engagements
Common Title Problems, Real Estate Investor Summit, The Woodlands, Texas, March 26, 2021, Investor Events, Presentation to investors regarding common real estate title problems and how to solve them.
Common Title Problems, Real Estate Investor Summit, The Woodlands, Texas, March 26, 2021, Investor Events, Presentation to investors regarding common real estate title problems and how to solve them.
Certifications
- Civil Trial Law: Texas State Bar 2006
Websites
https://www.prevaillawyers.com
Walter Law Firm, PC Website
Walter Law Firm PC
1111 North Loop W, Ste 1115, Houston, TX 77008
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(713) 529-2266