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Charlotte D. Key
About Charlotte
Biography
Charlotte Key found her love of the law at the age of twelve years old. After participating in a mock trial in her 6th grade English class, there was no doubt about what she wanted to do when she grew up. In building her practice she has focused on representing individuals, families and small business in creating and protecting legacies. Her practice focuses on estate planning, probate, guardianship and business planning. Charlotte enjoys helping her clients find solutions to their legal issues.
When Charlotte is not practicing law she loves cheering on her Texas Longhorns and her 49ers, reading, singing in the church choir or playing piano. She also loves spending time with her husband, her two children, and her furbaby.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
20%
17 years
Probate
20%
17 years
Trusts
20%
17 years
Wills and Living Wills
20%
17 years
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Charlotte Key, PLLC
5055 W. Park Blvd., Ste. 400, Plano, TX, 75093
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Charlotte D. Key's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Carolyn | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A patient and kind attorney
Charlotte Key provided great, knowledgeable service with a generous helping of kindness. She answered my questions in a manner which made me feel at ease and confident that I was doing the right thing. Thank you so much, Mrs. Key, for your top of the line service. Carolyn M.
Posted by patricia | December 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Will and Property
Charlotte is an amazing attorney. She is brilliant and caring. She is my new hero. She is a very professional and lovely lady. She has taken care of my legal issues in a timely and extremely gracious manner.
Posted by Julia Price | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A+ Service
I received excellent service. When I didn't fully understand, she was there to provide the answers I needed. I will hire her for more business advice.
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
tremendous advice
Ms Key was very efficient in her response.The only drawback was I wish you could be my lawyer in New Jersey to represent me for Guardianship.
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2015
Estate planning
We couldn't imagine trusting our estate planning to anyone else. Charlotte is knowledgeable, attentive to detail, professional, and kind. We highly recommend her.
Charlotte D. Key's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked under the supervision of Charlotte and I can tell you first hand that she is knowledgeable in many areas of the law and is committed to providing exceptional representation to her clients."
"Charlotte is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Charlotte always provides thoughtful and sound advice. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Charlotte is an exceptional attorney and is highly respected among the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a smart attorney and the kind of attorney you want on your side."
"Charlotte expertly answers questions presented to her and is a fine attorney."
"Lawyers who spend time giving back in pro bono forums like this are special and should be commended and endorsed. Kudos."
"I endorse this lawyer. Charlotte gives perceptive and helpful answers to potential clients and is a capable advocate for her clients' interests."
"Charlotte is an excellent attorney who works hard for her clients."
"Charlotte has a strong command of probate law and gives good, common-sense advice."
"Charlotte consistently provides thorough and seasoned advice on issues related to estate planning and probate matters. I endorse this lawyer."
"Charlotte is a conscientious attorney who brings her talents to bear in helping clients with one of the most important aspects of life planning. She is a credit to the legal profession and I am happy to endorse her."
"SMART! I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Zebulon Chandler
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jan 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Key is an true asset for her clients in corporations, wills, and other legal dealings. I highly endorse her."
"This lawyer strives to get the best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer"
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Charlotte is a great attorney and a great person! I highly recommend."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
2015 Top Contributor, Avvo
2014
2014 Top Contributor, Avvo
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Charlotte D. Key, PLLC
2021 - 2022
Staff Attorney, Dallas County Probate Court #2
2016 - 2023
Managing Attorney, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
2014 - 2016
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Charlotte Key
2012 - 2014
Associate, Godwin Lewis
2010 - 2016
Associate Professor, Collin College
2009 - 2012
Managing Partner, Law Office of Charlotte Key
2007 - 2009
Associate, Thompson & Knight
2006 - 2007
Associate, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Associations
2023 - Present
State Bar of Texas, African-American Lawyers SectionMember
2021 - Present
Collin County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2017
Collin County Black Chamber of CommercePresident
2013 - 2017
Inspiring Tomorrow's LeadersSecretary/Board Member
2008 - 2023
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2023
Dallas Association of Young LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Buyout of Membership Interests
Reached a favorable settlement with departing owner
In re: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20, 2010
Favorable verdict for my client
Education
2006
Howard University School of Law
J.D.
2003
University of Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003
University of Texas
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
State Bar of Texas, Poverty Law Conference
Crossing Over: Transitioning from Private Practice to Public Interest Law
2017
State Bar of Texas Poverty Law Conference
Community Lawyering Centers: Leveraging Collaboration Partners to Provide Services to Low-Income Families
2015
Financial Truths Seminar
Financial Truths: Protecting Your Family's Future
2014
Delta Sigma Theta Community Forum
Estate Planning 101
Publications
2006
Howard Law Journal
A Balance Between Life and Death: A Look at the Government's Role in the Right-to-Die Debate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I’m in Texas a community property state . Want to have a trust I am having trouble deciding between a joint trust or separate?
11 Oct 2024
Q&A
I am seeking to get gain guardianship of my 19 year old autistic son. How do I do this?
03 Oct 2024
Q&A
Can I - a person - not a lawyer petition to remove an executor of a will ?
01 Oct 2024
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Texas Transfer on Death Deeds
04 Sep 2015
Legal Guide
Choosing an Entity Type for your Business
16 Mar 2015
Legal Guide
Year End Estate Planning Checklist
19 Dec 2014