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Matt  McKool

Matt McKool

  • Business Law, Consumer Law, Personal Injury ...
  • Texas
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Biography

Graduated in top 25% of class from SMU Law School
Adjunct Professor Richland College - Dallas (1998 - 2003)
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas (since 1977)
Member of the Bar of U.S. Supreme Court (since 2003)
Admitted to Federal District Court, Northern & Eastern Districts of Texas
Member of the Texas Bar College, an Honorary Society of Legal Scholars
"AV" highest rating from Martindale-Hubble legal directory
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1987
Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional by the National Association of Subrogation Professionals
Certified Independent Hearing Examiner for the Texas Education Agency (1996 - 1999)
Designated as a “Texas Top Rated Lawyer” by American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, National Law Journal & Texas Lawyer magazines (2012)
designated as a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics and Texas Monthly magazines (2003)
Prepared National Certification Exam for National Association of Subrogation Professionals
Continuing Education lecturer for the Texas Dept. of Insurance
Continuing Legal Education lecturer accreditted by the Texas Bar Assoc.
District Court Volunteer Master, Dallas County, (1983 – 1984)
Committee Member to rewrite the by-laws for the Dallas Bar Assoc. (1983)

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Consumer Law
Lemon Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Additional Practice Area
  • Subrogation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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5th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Volunteer Court Master - Dallas County Family District Court
255th Judicial District Court - Judge Don Koons
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Selected as a Volunteer Court Master for Judge Don Koons under the direction of Paul Rothermel conducted preliminary hearings involving child support, child custody, interim use of marital assets, temporary support, etc.
Education
SMU Dedman School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Southern Methodist University
B.A. (1974) | Psychology
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Honors: Deans List and Honor Roll
Activities: Symphony Orchestra
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Awards
Texas Top Rated Lawyer
National Law Journal
Texas SuperLawyer
Texas Monthly Magazine
Civil Trial Law
Professional Associations
Texas State Bar  # 13731600
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Counterpoint to Judge John McClellan Marshall's analysis of Chapter 38 of Texas C.P.R.C.
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Newsletter
Speaking Engagements
Introduction into the Texas Residention Construction Liability Act ("RCLA"), Accreditted in-house lecture to Insurance Profesionals for CE credit through the Texas department of Insurance, Richardson, Texas
Travelers Insurance Company
Speaker on Cross-Examination of opposing expert witness, State Bar of Texas CLE credit (1 hour), Belo Mansion, Dallas, TX
Dallas Bar Association
Speaker on Preparing client for depostion testimony, State Bar of Texas CLE credit (1 hour), Dallas, Texas
Dallas Bar Association
1 hour CLE credit on topic of preparing client for deposition testimony
Certifications
Board Certified - Civil Trial Law
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional
National Association of Subrogation Professionals
Former Certified Hearing Examiner
Texas Education Agency
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Matt McKool, Attorney
Miami, FL, USA
Toll-Free: (469) 964-0959
Matt McKool, Attorney
Dallas, TX, USA
Toll-Free: (469) 964-0959
Cell: (469) 964-0959
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