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Robert B. Abtahi

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About Robert

Robert Abtahi is a former Big Four tax attorney and former Dallas Assistant City Attorney who left for private practice and started The Law Office of Robert B. Abtahi.

Practice areas

Real estateContracts and agreementsBusinessCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 65%

  2. Business: 15%

  3. Contracts and agreements: 10%

  4. Real estate: 10%

Languages spoken

Spanish, Farsi

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Contact

1126 N. Zang Blvd
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Law Office of Robert Abtahi

1126 N. Zang Blvd
Dallas, TX, 75203

Fort Worth Office

Fort Worth Office

5601 Bridge Street, #300
Fort Worth, TX, 76112

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200712/05/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers50
Legal guides7
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Community Service AwardThe White House2012
New and Noteworthy Texas Law BlogState Bar of Texas2009
Recognized Law BlogAmerican Bar Association Journal2009
Semi-Finalist, Best Comment AwardSMU Science and Technology Law Review2007
Certificate of AppreciationCity of Dallas2006
Best Appellate Brief NomineeJackson Walker Moot Court Competition2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyThe Law Office of Robert B. Abtahi2011 - Present
City Planning CommsionerCity of Dallas2011 - 2012
Adjunct Professor of LawParker University2011 - 2012
Guest LecturerSouthern Methodist University, Center for Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management2010 - 2010
Assistant City AttorneyDallas City Attorney's Office2008 - 2011
AttorneyErnst & Young LLP2007 - 2008
Summer AssociateDallas City Attorney's Office2006 - 2006
Summer ClerkDallas County Court at Law No. 32005 - 2005
AnalystGameStop Corporation2003 - 2004
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Dallas Bar AssociationN/AN/A
State Bar of TexasN/AN/A
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationN/AN/A
Dallas Association of Young LawyersN/AN/A
American Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Legal Aid of Northwest TexasN/AN/A
Dallas Volunteer Attorney ProgramN/AN/A
The College of the State Bar of TexasN/AN/A
Dallas Iranian American Bar AssociationFounding MemberN/A
Iranian American Bar AssociationBoard of DirectorsN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Journal of Law and Conflict ResolutionIndirect expropriations in the jurisprudence of the IranUnited States Claims Tribunal2011
The Dallas Morning NewsDallas neighborhoods must be different to be strong2011
The Dallas Morning NewsDallas has to deal with DISD’s image if it is going to thrive2011
The Dallas Morning NewsBurst Your Bubble2010
The Young Texas LawyerNavigating the Deep WebN/A
The Young Texas LawyerThe Economics of LayoffsN/A
The Young Texas LawyerTake Control of Student LoansN/A
Texas Bar JournalWeblinksN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of LawJuris Doctor2007
The University of Texas at AustinBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Dallas Stop the Violence CampaignBroken Windows TheoryN/A
Performance & Reward Conference, AtlantaGlobal Equity Plan OptimizationN/A
Transaction Advisory Services Lunch & LearnBenefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in a TransactionN/A
Excecutive Compensation Lunch & LearnGolden Parachute PaymentsN/A
Downtown Dallas Quality of Life ConferenceMatters Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)N/A
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Local Real Estate Services CompanyBusiness Formation
IRC 280G Golden Parachute Payments
Executive Compensation, Global Equity Plan Design

Reviews

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Outspend Advice and Understanding

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Mr. Abtahi provide me the information I needed to make an informed and educated decision on how to proceed with a pending criminal case. I am very grateful and satisfied with his advice.
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Criminal Defense advice session

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Robert is fantastic!! He contacted me within minutes of my inquiry, gave me outstanding advice, went beyond my expectations, was extremely helpful and was super friendly and laid back. I couldn't have asked for better!
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Criminal Defense advice session

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So far his responses have exceeded our expectations. He has provided good advice and helped us understand the law and procedures regarding our issue. He is still working for us and things are not yet resolved but we are very hopeful that he will succeed
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Absolute Confidence

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I spoke to Mr. Abtahi about a situation regarding criminal defense. He put me at ease despite the fact I did not retain his services. Rest assured he is the FIRST person I would want to represent me in court.
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Real Estate advice session

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Very informative!
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Employment & Labor advice session

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I was skeptical of using an online service; however, within the first 5 seconds all doubt was removed and I became a believer in Avvo. My lawyer was a wonderful listener and gave me sound easy to understand advice.
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Business advice session

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He was very helpful and clear.
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Real Estate advice session

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Very informative
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Criminal Defense advice session

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On October 7, 2015 I spoke to Mr. Robert B. Abtahi, Attorney practitioner in Dallas, TX regarding a Court hearing I am scheduled to attend for the suspension of my driver license. Mr. Abtahi, listen to the particulars that got to the above mentioned hearing, interrupted me several times during the discussion for a better definition, and at the end of the discussion began to give me his recommendations regarding various aspects of the case. What impressed me about Mr. Abtahi, is his listening skills and then the way he wrapped everything up into a series of recommendations; also, an attorney that specialize in traffic court for me to consider hiring.. Would I hired Mr. Abrahi again? ABSOLUTELY! I would recommend Attorney Robert B. Abtahi services to others that may asked.
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He replied right away and solved all my contract needs.

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I got the sense that he is available almost all of the time. Even though it was after hours he was the only lawyer that replied to me right away (it was probably 9pm local time for him). I send he the contract and he was able to solve all of my contract needs by next morning. Robert is my go to lawyer for the state of Texas.
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Attorney endorsements

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Brian Baker

I have known Robert since law school. He has always shown himself to be a well-informed and highly capable attorney.

Behnood Salehi

I have worked with Robert in the past. He is experienced, diligent and respectful when dealing with his clients and their legal issues.

Elena Denevich, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Nov 21, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Great member of the legal community.

Walter Hnot,, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
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Robert is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.

David Schwaner, Business Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jeremiah Denslow, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
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Keegan Harroz, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Ross Russell

I endorse this lawyer.

Rick Flores, Business Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Robert von Dohlen

I endorse this lawyer. Great resource for help with Business concerns!

Daryoush Toofanian, Business Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Payma

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David Payma

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Ramez Shamieh, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Dec 31, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Shahin Modjarrad, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jul 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Shahed Chalaki, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2012
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Intelligent and hard working attorney, gets involved with the community, cares about people and his clients, and simply a great person to know.

Behnood Salehi

I have worked with Robert in the past. He is experienced, diligent and respectful when dealing with his clients and their legal issues.

Nathan Anderson, Commercial real estate Attorney on Sep 21, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Robert since law school. I would not hesitate to use him on any matter given his experience and breadth of knowledge.

Brian Baker

I have known Robert since law school. He has always shown himself to be a well-informed and highly capable attorney.