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Charlotte D. Key

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  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About Charlotte

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 small business and helping her clients to grow in their respective industries.  She also counsels individuals in estate planning and probate matters.  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 or playing piano.  She also enjoys spending time with her daughter and her husband. 

Practice areas

OtherWills and living willsFamilyEstate planningProbate
  1. Probate: 25%

    Represent clients in simple and complex probate matters.

  2. Estate planning: 25%

    Assist clients with creating estate plans that are tailored to meet the needs of each client's unique personal situation.

  3. Family: 15%

    Handle all aspects of family law, including divorce, modification, enforcement, and SAPCRS

  4. Wills and living wills: 10%

    Assist clients with creating estate plans that are tailored to meet the needs of each client's unique personal situation.

  1. Corporate and incorporation: 10%

    Advise clients regarding entity formation, corporate transactions and corporate governance

  2. Business: 10%

    Represent small and mid sized businesses as a general counsel. Advise businesses regarding formation, operations, succession planning, employment law and social media law.

  3. Trusts: 5%

    Advise clients regarding creation of trusts for medicaid planning, tax planning and to achieve family goals.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

P.O. Box 152225
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Charlotte Key, PLLC

P.O. Box 152225
Dallas, TX, 75315

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200812/05/2020
CAInactive200610/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers1081
Legal guides5
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2019
Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
2015 Top ContributorAvvo2015
2014 Top ContributorAvvo2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Staff AttorneyLegal Aid of NorthWest Texas2016 - Present
Associate ProfessorCollin College2010 - Present
Attorney at Law, Charlotte Key, PLLCMahomes Bolden, PC2016 - 2016
Senior AttorneyPalmer & Manuel, LLP2014 - 2015
AssociateGodwin Lewis2012 - 2014
Founding PartnerLaw Office of Charlotte Key2009 - 2012
AssociateThompson & Knight2007 - 2009
AssociateSheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton2006 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember2008 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
Dallas Association of Young LawyersMember2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2006 - Present
Collin County Black Chamber of CommercePresident2015 - 2017
Inspiring Tomorrow's LeadersSecretary/Board Member2013 - 2017
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Howard Law JournalA Balance Between Life and Death: A Look at the Government's Role in the Right-to-Die Debate2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Howard University School of LawJ.D.2006
University of TexasBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
University of TexasBS - Bachelor of Science2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
State Bar of Texas, Poverty Law ConferenceCrossing Over: Transitioning from Private Practice to Public Interest Law2017
State Bar of Texas Poverty Law ConferenceCommunity Lawyering Centers: Leveraging Collaboration Partners to Provide Services to Low-Income Families2017
Financial Truths SeminarFinancial Truths: Protecting Your Family's Future2015
Delta Sigma Theta Community ForumEstate Planning 1012014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Buyout of Membership InterestsReached a favorable settlement with departing owner
In re: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20, 2010Favorable verdict for my client

Reviews

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Will and Property

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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.
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Hired attorney

A+ Service

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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.
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tremendous advice

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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.
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Estate planning

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We couldn't imagine trusting our estate planning to anyone else. Charlotte is knowledgeable, attentive to detail, professional, and kind. We highly recommend her.

Recording contract

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Thanks Charlotte for your timely advice! Although I realized I filed the questionnaire in with the wrong information about the record company in question as they are based in Toronto Canada and not Texas. My fault entirely and I do realize the rules may change based on location. So I hope the rules are pretty much the same. I did however find your advice very enlightening and thank you very much! Regards Elvin

Excellent attorney!

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Charlotte helped with will, trust and business set-up for our family. She is very responsive and friendly, and puts legal terms in simple language. She is thorough in answering all questions and is also flexible. I did not expect to get all of the services and packaged documents that we received. Our family is glad to have a permanent attorney that we trust. I highly recommend Charlotte!

Great business attorney!

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Charlotte has been a tremendous help to us as a small, startup company. She has helped us with everything to corporate structure and agreements to partnership buyouts to employment agreements. She is extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with; she never makes us feel dumb for not understanding all of the "legal lingo".

Attorney endorsements

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Brad Monceaux, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 2, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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.

Walter Hnot,, Business Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Charlotte is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.

Vivian Yuan, Probate Attorney on Apr 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Charlotte always provides thoughtful and sound advice. I endorse this lawyer.

Ross Russell

I endorse this lawyer. Charlotte is an exceptional attorney and is highly respected among the legal community.

Chigozie Odediran, Probate Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. She is a smart attorney and the kind of attorney you want on your side.

Matthew Lenza, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Charlotte expertly answers questions presented to her and is a fine attorney.

John Phillips

Lawyers who spend time giving back in pro bono forums like this are special and should be commended and endorsed. Kudos.

Timothy Kalamaros, Probate Attorney on Nov 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Charlotte gives perceptive and helpful answers to potential clients and is a capable advocate for her clients' interests.

Christstachia Tefera, Probate Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Charlotte is an excellent attorney who works hard for her clients.

David Pyke, Probate Attorney on Aug 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Charlotte has a strong command of probate law and gives good, common-sense advice.

Charles Moore, Wills and living wills Attorney on Jul 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Charlotte consistently provides thorough and seasoned advice on issues related to estate planning and probate matters. I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Potter, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Cynthia Hatchett, Probate Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

SMART! I endorse this lawyer.

Jay Peña, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Zebulon Chandler, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
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.

Judd Nemiro

This lawyer strives to get the best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer

Christian Lassen

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Sean Cleary, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Robert von Dohlen, Wills and living wills Attorney on Dec 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Michelle MacLeod, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. Charlotte is a great attorney and a great person! I highly recommend.

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