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Spencer W. Kopf

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Overview

Practice Areas

35% Contracts / Agreements
35 years, 500 cases
25% Criminal Defense
33 years, 500 cases
15% Business
34 years, 100 cases
15% Litigation
33 years, 100 cases
10% State, Local And Municipal Law
34 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($500/hour)

Contact Information

Law Office of Spencer W. Kopf, P.C.

9330 LBJ Freeway

Suite 900

Dallas, TX 75243

Office: 214-438-3875

Fax: 972-701-0359

Mobile: 214-244-3699
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Languages Spoken

English

References

Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 3 reviews “Trusted advisor and friend” Posted by: Melanie, 3 months ago. Client Review: As the in-house attorney for my company, Mr. Kopf was always there for whatever we needed, whenever we needed it. As an all female firm, we very much... more Flag “Fiduciary Respsonsibility” Posted by: a Constitutional client, about 3 years ago. Client Review: Judge Kopf has been and remais my most trusted advisor for my business, my family and myself. He consistently epitomizes fiduciary responsibilty.... more Flag View all 3 reviews
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Average Client Rating

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3 reviews

“Trusted advisor and friend”

Posted by: Melanie, 3 months ago.

Client Review: As the in-house attorney for my company, Mr. Kopf was always there for whatever we needed, whenever we needed it. As an all female firm, we very much... more

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“Fiduciary Respsonsibility”

Posted by: a Constitutional client, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Judge Kopf has been and remais my most trusted advisor for my business, my family and myself. He consistently epitomizes fiduciary responsibilty.... more

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Résumé

License

35 years since Spencer W. Kopf was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	1977	05/15/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State	Citation type	Year cited	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Partially Probated Suspension	2000	05/15/2012
Spencer's comment: The sole finding for sanctioning was that I had "failed to properly supervise a non-attorney assistant to ensure that her conduct was compatible with [my] professional obligations as an attorney." My... more The sole finding for sanctioning was that I had "failed to properly supervise a non-attorney assistant to ensure that her conduct was compatible with [my] professional obligations as an attorney." My new office had opened in Dec.'95. The assistant's "conduct" in question occurred over a five month span (01/96-05/96), while I was traveling back and forth from Dallas to NY to assist my mother during my father's terminal illness. My father passed in Aug.'96. I terminated the assistant in May '96. less

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Law Office of Spencer W. Kopf, P.C.	2005–present
In House Counsel at Stevenson Golf, Inc.	2002–2004

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Oklahoma City University	Law	Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)	1975
Oklahoma City University	History	Bachelor of Arts	1972

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Brother of the Year- now renamed after Spencer Kopf	Theta Psi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity	2007
Special Recognition	Texas Municipal Courts Association	1986

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
President	Texas Municipal Courts Association	1986-1987
President-Elect	Texas Municipal Courts Association	1985-1986

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Portfolio

Cases

Verve, L.L.C. v. Herbert Kerner, Hunton & Williams LLP

Outcome: Client got huge settle v. old attys at arbitration

State of Texas v. Jose Trinidad Salas

Outcome: Def. new verdict:8yr Defer Adj. Probation &1K fine

Untreated Water Purchase Contract

Outcome: Contract:Buy 40,000,000 gal. raw water from Dallas

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Spencer Kopf: Stop the Insanity	Dave Pear's Legal Blog on NFL Labor Issues	2011
The NFLPA-The Stench is Unbearable	Dave Pear's Legal Blog on NFL labor issues	2011

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Legal & Factual Analysis of NFL Labor Lockout	Sports Talk with Matt Frugala	2011
NFL Labor Issues-Pre-1993 Retired Players benefits and union leadership misconduct	Sports Life Radio (Chicago) with Rick Kelsheimer	2011

Keynote Address on Leadership	Regional Leadership Conference	2011
Legal & Factual Analysis of NFL labor Lockout	CBS Radio-The Fan- Josh & Elf Show	2011
The Legal and Factual Analysis of the 2011 NFL labor dispute	Business Lemonade Radio Show	2011
Election Voter Fraud	Dallas County Commissioner's Meeting	2010
The Art of Negotiating a Major Sport Player Contract	Guest Lecture: Sports & Entertainment Law Section of Oklahoma City University School of Law	2009
Seek to Postpone the Effective Date of the newly passed Smoking Ban Ordinance set to commence April 2009	Dallas City Council	2009
Seek a variance in the Town Ordinance re: Gas Well fence erected to comply and prevent an "attractive nuisance" from happening	Town of Hickory Creek	2007
Gas Well drilling permit	City of Corinth	2007
Gas Well Permit Request	Town of Hickory Creek Council Meeting	2006
Present Raw Water Purchasing Contract to City Council of Corinth	Presentation to Dallas Council granting a Rw Water Purchasing Contract	2006
Be a Champion On and Off The Playing Field	Keynote Speaker at the Annual Awards Banquet	2006
Trial Procedure (Jury Trial and TBC)	Texas Municipal Court Continued Education (MCLE)	1986
The USFL/NFL football player contract war	The Art Rust Jr. Show- New York City	1985
Trial Procedure (Jury Trial and TBC)	Texas Municipal Courts Seminar (MCLE)	1985
Moot Court (for small municipalities)	Texas Municipal Courts Seminar (MCLE)	1985
The Art of Negotiation of a Pro Sport Service Contract	Tarrant County Black Bar Association Annual Seminar	1985
The Texas Christian University Football Scandal	Sports Look with Roy Firestone (ESPN Television)	1985
Oath & Speech as Pres. of TX Muni. Ct. Assoc. (Sworn in by Justice Joe L. Draughn, of the 14th Court of Appeals of Houston, Texas) and nominated for the Texas Judicial Review Commission ( nomination came from the Texas Supreme Court)	Annual Banquet	1985
Moot Court (for small municipalities)	Texas Municipal Courts Seminar (MCLE)	1984
Trial Procedure (Jury Trial and TBC)	Texas Municipal Court Continued Education (MCLE)	1984
The Dirty Business of Sports	Sports Look with Roy Firestone (ESPN Television)	1984
Trial Procedure (Jury Trial and TBC)	Texas Municipal Court Continued Education (MCLE)	1983
Irving Community Television discusses: "The ongoing NFL Labor Strike"	Hon. Spencer Kopf & Sportscaster Norm Hitzgis discuss the ongoing NFL Strike	1982
Leading By Example	Keynote Speaker at the National Leadership Conference	1980

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