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Geoffrey Dylan Puryear

Geoffrey Dylan Puryear

 
  • Criminal Law, Juvenile Law
  • Northern District of Texas, Texas, Western District of Texas
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James C. Murphy
James C. Murphy August 14, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Geoffrey Puryear is who I would reach out to if I or a family member were in criminal legal trouble, his professionalism, reputation, and experience giving me confidence that no matter what the issue, he would find a way to the best possible outcome. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Mr. Geoffrey Puryear is a partner at Cofer & Connelly.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Mr. Puryear and I have worked together on cases within the firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
July 2024 to present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Puryear is a wealth of knowledge, charismatic, and action oriented. In any situation he had a reasonable suggestion on how to move ahead with confidence towards the client's goals.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Puryear has many years experience as a prosecutor, district judge, and now defense attorney, able to quickly call to mind relevant and useful cases and jurisprudence.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Puryear shows consistently the ability to reason through when to press a particular position or when to look for a new route ahead.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Puryear's confidence and charismatic demeanor shines through in every conversation with judges, opposing prosecutors, and clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Puryear's reputation in the legal community is well earned and continues to shine in his every day interactions.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Mark Pryor
Mark Pryor August 14, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Put simply, Geoffrey is the lawyer I would go to if I or a family member needed legal help. I can give no higher praise. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I worked with Geoffrey at the Travis County DA's Office and then in private practice.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

We've tried cases together as prosecutors and defense attorneys.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2012-2024
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He is highly intelligent, personable, and very persuasive. He does the work in advance so his personality can shine in trial, and when negotiating he's smart and highly effective.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

His experience as a prosecutor, then judge, then defense attorney mean he knows case law and applicable statutes better than most.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Having worked on every side of criminal cases, his legal analysis is always spot on.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Geoff is one of the most friendly and charming people I know, a truly gifted communicator.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Geoff has never been anything but a straight shooter, as ethical and professional as any lawyer I've ever met.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Elizabeth Duggan
Elizabeth Duggan August 12, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Puryear is passionate about advocating for his client's best interests. He brings years of legal experience as a prosecutor, district judge, and defense attorney to help achieve great results for his clients. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Mr. Puryear is a partner at Cofer & Connelly.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I've worked with Mr. Puryear on many cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
October 2021 - current
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Puryear is a passionate advocate for his clients. He takes the time to get to know and work with the client to best work toward their goals.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Puryear has many years experience as a prosecutor, district judge, and now defense attorney. He uses this experience to help advocate for his clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Puryear works diligently to develop and create legal arguments in a variety of cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Puryear is excellent at communicating the expectations of a case from the beginning throughout the duration of the case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Puryear is extremely respected throughout the courthouse for his diligent work and his dedication to advocating for his client.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Litigation
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Rick Cofer
Rick Cofer August 9, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have known and worked with Judge Geoffrey Puryear for more than a decade. He possesses a brilliant legal mind and impeccable courtroom advocacy skills. Simply put, he is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in Texas. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We were colleagues in the District Attorney's office, I appeared in front of him when he served as a District Judge, we co-counseled in private practice, and now we practice together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

He was the prosecutor and I was the defense attorney on some cases. He was the judge and I was the defense attorney on some cases. Now we share several clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We began working together in 2015.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Geoffrey Puryear is the single most effective courtroom advocate I have ever seen.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

From his longtime service as a prosecutor and his service on the district bench, Judge Puryear is an outstanding "book" lawyer, with deep knowledge of Texas law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

As a former district judge, and now a leading defense attorney, Mr. Puryear is renown for his incisive legal analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

There is no other active attorney in Texas as effective as Mr. Puryear at courtroom advocacy.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Puryear sets the bar for legal ethics and moral character. He is a paragon of professionalism.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law, juvenile law, federal law, title IX.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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