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John Rapier
Mr. Rapier is a native of Lubbock, Texas and an 'AV' rated attorney. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in 1969 and a J.D. from Texas Tech University in 1972. While in law school his honors included the Order of Barristers and Intercollegiate Moot Court Team. Mr. Rapier began his career as a prosecutor for Dallas County from 1972 to 1974. He founded his current law office in 1982 in Dallas and moved to Allen, Texas in 1989. Mr. Rapier served as an Associate Editor of Texas Appellate Practice Manual, published by the Texas Bar Foundation and author of Pre-Trial Motion Practice which was used in an advanced trial institute. Mr. Rapier's practice is focused on wills, trusts, probate and guardianship matters. (Click here for a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of wills vs. living trusts.)
Current Employment Position:
Managing Shareholder
Areas Of Practice:
Wills
Trusts
Probate Matters
Guardianship
Elder Law
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1973
U.S. District Court, 1973
U.S. Supreme Court, 1977
Education:
Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas, 1972
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: Order of Barristers
Honors: Intercollegiate Moot Court Team
University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1969
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Government
Honors and Awards:
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" rated attorney
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