Charlotte Key - Lawyer in Dallas, TX

Charlotte D. Key

Probate Attorney at Dallas, TX

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Will and Property

A+ Service

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Practice areas

Estate planning

25%

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

25%

Represent clients in simple and complex probate matters.
Family

15%

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

10%

Advise clients regarding entity formation, corporate transactions and corporate governance
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.
Trusts

5%

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

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.

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Licensed for 16 years

State TX

Status Eligible to Practice in Texas

Acquired 2008

Updated 10/23/2022

State CA

Status Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

Acquired 2006

Updated 12/02/2022

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

Contact Charlotte

Charlotte Key, PLLC

P.O. Box 152225

Dallas, TX, 75315

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Reviews

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5.0 / 5.0

7 customer reviews

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Posted by patricia | December 2, 2015

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

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

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.

Posted by Elvin | June 12, 2015

Recording contract

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

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Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015

Excellent attorney!

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!

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Posted by Emily | December 18, 2014

Great business attorney!

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".

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Staff Attorney
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
2016 - Present

Associate Professor
Collin College
2010 - Present

Attorney at Law, Charlotte Key, PLLC
Mahomes Bolden, PC
2016 - 2016

Senior Attorney
Palmer & Manuel, LLP
2014 - 2015

Associate
Godwin Lewis
2012 - 2014

Founding Partner
Law Office of Charlotte Key
2009 - 2012

Associate
Thompson & Knight
2007 - 2009

Associate
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
2006 - 2007

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Education

Howard University School of Law
J.D.
2006

University of Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003

University of Texas
BS - Bachelor of Science
2003

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

Associations

American Bar Association
Member
2015 - Present

State Bar of Texas
Member
2008 - Present

Dallas Bar Association
Member
2008 - Present

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Member
2008 - Present

State Bar of California
Member
2006 - Present

Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce
President
2015 - 2017

Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders
Secretary/Board Member
2013 - 2017

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2019

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2018

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2017

2015 Top Contributor
Avvo
2015

2014 Top Contributor
Avvo
2014

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Publications

Howard Law Journal
A Balance Between Life and Death: A Look at the Government's Role in the Right-to-Die Debate
2006

Speaking Engagements

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
2017

Financial Truths Seminar
Financial Truths: Protecting Your Family's Future
2015

Delta Sigma Theta Community Forum
Estate Planning 101
2014

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Attorney endorsements

Received (20)

Given (8)

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Brad Monceaux

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 02
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 | Mar 22
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 | Apr 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Ross Russell

Unknown Attorney | Apr 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Chigozie Odediran

Probate Attorney | Jan 18
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 | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

John Phillips

Unknown Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 | Nov 24
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 | Nov 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

David Pyke

Probate Attorney | Aug 13
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 | Jul 12
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 | Jun 24
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."