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Virginia Hammerle is the co-founder of Hammerle Finley Law Firm, serving clients throughout Dallas/Ft. Worth and the surrounding areas for more than 30 years. Ms. Hammerle is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and was voted a SuperLawyer in 2012 and 2013.
Ms. Hammerle is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried more than 100 civil cases to completion. She has represented clients in complex civil matters, including:
Ms. Hammerle expanded her practice to include the area of “Elder Law” which addresses the convergence of legal needs with the social, psychological, medical, and financial needs of individuals. In the planning stages of Elder law it can include issues such as power of attorney, medical and burial directives, estate planning and more. Specific Elder Law issues include dementia, nursing home care, Elder abuse or neglect, as well as Medicare.
Ms. Hammerle is a Member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and she is certified by the State Bar of Texas as Ad Litem. Additionally she is a member of the WealthCounsel and the National Care Planning Council.
Ms. Hammerle is licensed and admitted to practice before Texas Courts and in the following Federal courts: Eastern District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Hammerle has worked with the Senate Health and Human Resources Committee and has testified before the Texas Senate Jurisprudence Committee on issues relating to aging and guardianship.
Founded in 1984, Hammerle Finley Law Firm has more than 20 employees, including 7 senior level lawyers. The firm’s headquarters are located in Lewisville, Texas, with offices in Dallas, Plano, Corinth and Denton.
Ms. Hammerle served on the Boards of the Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Center and the Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center. She was a member of the Board of Trustees of Trinity Medical Center for 10 years, serving as Chairman of the Board for three years. She was a founder and President of the Highland Village Parks Foundation and was instrumental in arranging for the purchase of a $1.3 million property for use by the Foundation, the City and non-profits.
Ms. Hammerle is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Care Planning Council, WealthCounsel and the Texas Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is also a member of the Denton County Bar Association as well as the Denton County Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section.
She is a member of the Texas Association of Bank Counsel and approved counsel for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. She served as counsel for the Resolution Trust Corporation, where she was a member of the elite SWAT team.
A frequent speaker at professional and community seminars, Ms. Hammerle has authored LegalTalk columns for 30 years and had her own radio show. Her articles have been published in the Dallas Morning News, The Denton Record Chronicle, The Lewisville News, The Denton Business & Community News, Senior Living Magazine and Cross-Timbers Gazette, to name a few.
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43 years | 100 cases
43 years | 100 cases
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43 years | 200 cases
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1982
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Posted by Randy | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I met with Virginia about getting a new will done, and it was a wonderful experience. She spent a little while getting to know us before leading us through the process by asking simple questions while carefully explaining the reasons for each one and then giving clear examples when needed...
Posted by Sally | December 9, 2013
I needed to update my will, but also wanted to set up a trust, and was impressed with Ms. Hammerle's ability to examine my situation and offer several ideas to consider. She spent as much time as necessary to be sure I understood the legal language, was easy to talk to, and I felt confident she was ...
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2013
I've turned to Virginia on several occasions when life presented challenges beyond my skill set. From Real Estate transactions to loved one's passing on and dealing with their affairs, Virginia is always a phone call away with sound and solid counsel when I need it most. I highly recommend Virginia ...
Posted by Frances | February 17, 2011
Ms. Hammerle did an excellent job of giving helpful, concise information that proved extremely helpful. She went above and beyond what was necessary. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal counsel.
Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2011
My experience with Virginia Hammerle involved the review of a proposed partnership agreement. Her straight-forward advice saved me from entering into a potentially inequitable business partnership.
"Virginia has helped me with her experience-based advice, which I very much appreciate."
"Virginia's extensive legal knowledge in multiple areas of law is remarkable, as is her commitment to excellent client service. Virginia is an outstanding attorney and is truly a pleasure to work for."
"I endorse this lawyer. I referred several clients to Virginia on Elder law and estate planning matters and the results have always been the same...very happy clients. She is a wealth of knowledge on these subjects, as well as civil litigation. She is my go to contact on these matters."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Virginia does an excellent job of fighting for her clients. She helps her clients in a wide range of litigation. I would highly recommend her for anyone facing litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Virginia is an exceptional litigator with a broad range of experience in civil litigation. She has the experience and skills to handle any type of civil case, and is a trusted adviser. I highly recommend Virginia Hammerle!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Having practiced more than 30 years and serving in the judiciary I was somewhat selective in deciding where to return to the practice of law. Virginia Hammerle is the type of lawyer I wanted to be associated with. She is highly competent in a wide range of civil litigation, including banking, commercial , probate, realestate and elder law. She has integrity, is hardworking and always makes her client's interests her top priority."
"I endorse this lawyer. Virginia is board certified in civl trial law and is the person to see in any litigation matter. She is also active in Elder Law."
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1984 - Present
Managing Attorney, Hammerle Finley Law Firm
2013 - Present
United WayAdvisory Board
2012 - Present
The National Care Planning CouncilMember
2012 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2012 - Present
Accredited Estate Planner by the National Association of Estate Planners & CouncilsMember
2000 - Present
Denton County Bar AssociationDirector
2000 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
Texas Association of Bank CounselMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2010 - 2010
Denton Kiwanis ClubPresident
2000 - 2000
Trinity Medical Center Board of TrusteesChairman of the Board
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1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
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Elder Law
2013
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