Michael Kris King

Michael Kris King

also known as Kris King

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 49 years

Probate Lawyer at Longview, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning

KrisKingLaw.com, 422 North Center Street, Longview, TX

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 60%

KrisKingLaw.com . My practice is almost exclusively on Probate and Wills and Estates. I focus on this area so I can focus on your case and not be distracted by other matters. If you want personal attention , I want to help.

50 years

60%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

I do Wills and Estate Planning for moderate and middle class estates, Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives.

50 years

25%
Estate Planning 15%

I do Wills and Estate Planning for moderate and middle class estates, Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives.

50 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 49 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1976

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Adams King & Smith

KrisKingLaw.com, 422 North Center Street, Longview, TX, 75660

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Posted by Cathy | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate peace of mind

Recently my husband passed away. I was overwhelmed with everything that needed to be done, and I needed help and guidance. Kris King and his assistant assured me they could help and gave me peace of mind. His concern and patience was reassuring, he answered my questions, and went above and beyon...d to help. I highly recommend him. If you are looking for an excellent, experienced, professional yet personal probate lawyer, look no further.

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Sung Kim

Probate lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. King is very knowledgeable and has experience in many practice areas and a good reputation in the community."

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Elizabeth Fulton

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, Gregg County Pro Bono Project

2010

Certificate of Appreciation, Gregg County Pro Bono Project

2002

Pro Bono Leadership Award, Gregg County Pro Bono Project

1990

Armed Forces Reserve Medal, United States Army

1985

President's Award, Gregg County Pro Bono Project

1983

FOUNDER'S AWARD, Gregg County Bar Association

1980

Army Commendation Medal With Oak Leaf Cluster, United States Army

1980

Editor in Chief, Defense Appellate Division, United States Army

1979

Army Commendation Medal, United States Army

1977

NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, United States Army

1974

American Jurisprudence award, Bancroft-Whitney

1974

Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, University of Texas School of Law

1973

Outstanding Military Science Student, University of Texas

1973

Distinguished Military Graduate, University of Texas, Military Science Department

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Managing Partner, ADAMS, KING & SMITH

1995 - 1996

Regional Defense Counsel, United States Army

1985 - 1999

Alternate Municipal Judge, City of Longview, Texas

1983 - 1984

Associate, Adams & Sheppard

1981 - 1983

MANAGING ATTORNEY, East Texas Legal Services (Now Lone Star Legal Aid)

1980 - 1981

Trial Attorney, East Texas Legal Services (Now Lone Star Legal Aid)

1979 - 1980

Adjunct Professor, NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, Louisiana

1979 - 1980

Appellate Attorney, United States Army

1979 - 1980

Editor in Chief, United States Army, J.A.G. Corps

1979 - 1979

Legal Assistance Officer, The United States Army

1976 - 1979

Defense Counsel, United States Army

1973 - 1976

Trial Counsel, United States Army

1973 - 1996

Trial Counsel, United States Army and Army Reserve, J.A.G. Corps

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section

1980 - Present

Gregg County Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

State Bar of Texas

American Trial Lawyers Association

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Foster v. Thompson

Partition granted and client awarded houses

Warren v. Warren

Prevailed

Everitt v. City of Marshall

The Supreme Court of the United States, certiorari denied

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Education

1995

United States Army Command and General Staff College

1980

The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center

Advanced Course

1976

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Georgetown University Law Center

N/A

Texas Tech University

Speaking Engagements

1996

Legal Education

Law Of War

1995

United States Army CLE

Trial Advocacy

1995

Estate Planning

Wills & Estates

1993

Legal Rights of Servicemembers

Servicemember's Civil Relief Act

1990

CPS CASE WORKERS SEMINAR

CPS CASES

1988

Legal Education

Law Of War

1986

Rotary Club

Legal Aid Services

1985

Legal Education

Law of War

1983

Rotary Club

Legal Aid Services

1983

Gregg County Bar Association

Legal Aid

Publications

1980

Advocate Brady v. Maryland

Languages

English

Activity

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