$ 225-300 per hour
Matt McKool
About Matt
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 48 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Matt McKool, Attorney
401 N Maxwell Creek Rd, Murphy, TX, 75094-3507
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Posted by juan | March 10, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Mr. Juan Mena
Matt McKool has represented me, my family and affiliated businesses since 2009. During that time, he has sent demand letters and filed lawsuits in several business and personal matters. His demand letters and lawsuits have often resulted in settlements or judgments in District, County and Justice c...
Matt McKool's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Throughout the case, Mr. McKool exhibited a high level of professional courtesy and he never lost sight of his client's goals or wishes."
Brian McGrath
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
"Texas' Top Rated Lawyers" list, National Law Journal, American Lawyer magazine, Corporate Counsel magazine & Texas Lawyer magazine
2004
Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional, Nat'l Assoc. of Subrogation Professionals
2003
Texas Super Lawyer - Business Law, Texas Law & Politics magazine & Texas Monthly magazine
1987
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2001 - 2007
Senior Counsel, Travelers Indemnity Co.
Associations
2004 - 2017
National Association of Subrogation ProfessionalsMember
1983 - 1989
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
1977 - 1989
Dallas Bar AssociationMenber
Sample of Legal Cases
Will Contest trial - In Re: Estate of Gottlieb
Win on all issues
Commercial lease dispute - Tamar v. Shwani CC11-08428-c
Settled during trial
Assault trial: Matney v. Bagwell
Win - Judgment for $679,994.61
Medical Malpractice - Kirkpatrick v. Adami
Hospital and Nurse settled for $100k prior to verdict and Doctor was determined not liable
Appellate decision -Construction - Knopf v. Dallas-Fort Worth Roofing Supply Company
Win
Wrongful Death Trial - Stanford v. McNeilius Trucking
Settled on 2nd day of trial for $990k
Appellate decision Business Law - Samples Exterminators v. Samples
Win
Education
1977
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Southern Methodist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1971
Jesuit College Preparatory School - Dallas
N/A
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2006
CE acreditted training for TDI
Construction Law under RCLA and RCCA
1991
CLE acreditted training - Dallas Bar Association
Trial Tactics - Cross-examination of Expert Witness
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do you get rid of a freeloader.
15 Jul 2016
Q&A
Can you get charged for cashing a stolen check that didn't go thru?
02 Jul 2015
Q&A
Are probate attorney fees split, equally, among all the beneficiaries?
11 Mar 2015