Dianne Whitehorn Lawter

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Practice Areas

25% Probate
25% Guardianship
25% Trusts
25% Litigation

Contact Information

Lawter & Lawter

5615 Kirby

Suite 930

Houston, TX 77005

Office: 713-522-9400
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Dianne Lawter grew up in Houston. Dianne attended Texas AM on a four year academic scholarship and received a BBA in accounting, with honors. She attended... more

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Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Dianne Lawter is the most tenacious trial lawyer I know in estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation. Endorsement from lawyer: James Hartnett , Dallas (TX), Over 1 year ago Dianne is a superb estate and trust litigator with experience throughout Texas. Endorsement from lawyer: Will Hartnett , Dallas (TX), Over 1 year ago

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License

22 years since Dianne Whitehorn Lawter was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	1991	03/14/2013

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Lawter & Lawter	1994–2012
Associate at Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P.	1991–1994

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Texas A&M University		B.B.A
University of Texas School of Law	Law	Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Houston's Top Lawyers Award	H Texas Magazine	2010
Texas Monthly Super Lawyer Award	Thompson Reuters	2009

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
	Houston Bar Association
Former Chair	Houston Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section

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Portfolio

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Trying a Will Contest	2011 Wills & Probate Instutute - Advanced Course	2011
Malpractice and Litigation Involving Trusts and Estates	The San Antonio Estate Planners Council's Docket Call in Probate Court Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship Seminar	2011

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
How to Pick a Jury and Try a Will Contest and How a AWill Contest Differs From Other Litigation	Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists	2010
Practical Advice Concerning Will Contests and Other Probate Litigation	State Bar Annual Meeting	2003

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