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Jimmy Frank Chester

Jimmy Frank Chester

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 35% International Law
    12 years
  • 35% Intellectual Property
    12 years
  • 20% Contracts / Agreements
    12 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (20 minutes)
  • Hourly ($300-$400/hour)
  • Pro Bono (5%)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

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Contact Information
  • Cowles & Thompson, PC
    901 Main Street
    Suite 3900
    Dallas, TX 75202
    214-672-●●●● - show
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About me: For more than a decade, Jim Chester has companies of all sizes regarding business formation and transactions, intellectual property protection & licensing, and... more

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Client Rating

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5 star rating

“Consultant and small business owner”

Posted by: Paula, 2008-08-27 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Jim handled a trademark submission and formation of an LLC. He was responsive to my needs and did an excellent job of getting everything handled.

Endorsements

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3 endorsements

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Rustin Scott Polk

Jim is hard-charger with the smarts to get it done. I've had the pleasure of seeing his organizational skills and his work ethic, and both are off... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rustin Polk , Dallas (TX), 18 days ago
Joseph Francis Hoelscher II

Jim is one of those very few attorneys who has been widely recognized for his excellence. He is the first person I would call with a trade law... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Hoelscher , San Antonio (TX), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 12 years since Jimmy Frank Chester was first licensed to practice law in TX.
  • 6 years since Jimmy Frank Chester was first licensed to practice law in DC.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Adjunct Professor at Baylor University School of Law 2001–present
Shareholder at Cowles & Thompson, A Professional Corporation 2008–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Houston Law Center International Economic Law LL.M - Master of Laws 2000
South Texas College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Texas Rising Star Law & Politics Magazine 2008
College of the State Bar of Texas State Bar of Texas 2006
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of Texas 1997–present
Member Dallas Bar Association 1998–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Purchase of a inc.
Jimmy's answer: While all transactions are unique, below are some typical steps for a self of single-lender... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Chester's Guide to International Trade Regulation Chester's Guide to International Trade Regulation 2008
The Accidental Exporter: Examining the Deemed Export Rule HR Quarterly 2006
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Export Controls and Technology Exports Controls and Technology 2008
Legal Issues involved in International trade finance International Trade Finance 2008
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