Jimmy Frank Chester

Jimmy Frank Chester

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (5)

Videos (0)

I am a business innovation lawyer, and I help people and solve problems for a living. My law firm provides core legal representation to innovation and... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Consultant and small business owner”

Posted by: Paula, over 4 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

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Jason Eric Kipness

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jason Kipness , Dallas (TX), Over 1 year ago
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), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since Jimmy Frank Chester was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 2004 01/04/2012
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1997 03/14/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
CEO/Principal at CHESTER, PLLC 2012–present
Adjunct Professor at Baylor University School of Law 2001–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
Rising Star Texas Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member, Innovation Team Metroplex Technology Business Council 2012–present
Member American Intellectual Property Law Association 2008–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 4 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 5 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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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

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
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