Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (20 minutes), Hourly ($350-$425/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Experienced business attorney with over a decade spent advising Fortune
500 companies, start-ups, and mid-sized companies in a variety of
industries regarding:... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Paula,
2008-08-27
over 3 years ago.
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.
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Jason Kipness
, Dallas (TX), 9 days ago
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...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Rustin Polk
, Dallas (TX), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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14 years since Jimmy Frank Chester was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1997 |
03/09/2011 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active
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2004 |
09/11/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Klemchuk Kubasta, LLP
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2010–present
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Adjunct Professor at
Baylor University School of Law
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2001–present
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Shareholder at
Cowles & Thompson, A Professional Corporation
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2008–2010
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Managing Partner at
Chester Associates, PLLC
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2003–2008
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Senior Associate at
Braumiller & Rodriguez, LLC
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1998–2003
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Education
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| 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 |
| Texas AandM University, Commerce |
Economics/Political Science |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1994 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Rising Star |
Texas Super Lawyers Magazine |
2011 |
| AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Texas Rising Star |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Texas Rising Star |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| College of the State Bar of Texas |
State Bar of Texas |
2006 |
| Best Paper Award |
CLUTE Institute |
2005 |
| Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas |
State Bar of Texas |
2000 |
| Alumni Ambassador |
Texas A & M University |
2000 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
American Intellectual Property Law Association |
2008-present
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International Trademark Association |
2008-present
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College of the State Bar of Texas |
2006-present
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| Regulatory Committee |
Customs and International Trade Bar Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
District of Columbia Bar |
2004-present
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Dallas Bar Association |
1998-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
1997-present
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| Member |
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas |
1999-2005
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Publications
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| 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 |
| Creating Profits thru Savings using Foreign-Trade Zones |
Texas Lawyer |
2005 |
| CAtching the 'Tweeners: Overlapping Issues between IP and International Trade |
National Law Journal |
2005 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Legal Issues in International Trade |
Legal Issues in International Trade |
2008 |
| Legal Issues involved in International trade finance |
International Trade Finance |
2008 |
| Export Controls and Technology |
Exports Controls and Technology |
2008 |
| Practicing Law in a Flat World: A Discussion of Common International Legal Issues |
Monthly Section Meeting |
2007 |
| Importing into the US: Procedures; Pitfalls, and Possibilities |
Monthly Meeting |
2006 |
| International Trade Issues in Tech Transfers |
Annual Conference |
2006 |
| Doing Business with the U.S |
Trade Mission to Taiwan |
2003 |
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