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Chris graduated cum laude from SMU Dedman School of Law, where he was a member of the Dean’s honor roll and Chief Counsel of the Child Advocacy Clinic.
Prior to law school, Chris received his B.B.A. in Management and Operations, with a minor in finance, from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in Austin, where he was a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society, the Brass Ring Consulting Program, and an intern for the Texas House of Representatives 78th Legislature.
In addition to his legal career, Chris serves on the Board of GOALS, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the life of special needs children.
Chris has offices in Southlake, Frisco and Arlington, Texas.
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Acquired: 2012
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2000 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX, 76006-7346
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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I have used Chris to probate the wills of two family members and to prepare my own trust. He really took the time to listen and understand my specific situation. He wanted to do what was right and legal and moral, not just what would make him look good to the judge or what would make the quickest p...
Posted by Russ | October 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Chris is everything we were looking for in a lawyer. He's helpful and friendly, knowledgable, a clear communicator, and a patient listener. He demonstrates concern and understanding for our needs. He has delivered beyond our expectations and has earned our trust.
Posted by Virginia | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Chris represented our family in some contentious estate matters and I cannot speak highly enough of him. He advocated strongly - but always professionally - for us. He asked and cared about what was personally important to us. He was extremely knowledgeable about the law. He was always timely in his ...
Posted by Mary | October 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Chris assisted me with estate planning which included setting up a trust & a new will. Chris was very enjoyable to work with & very thorough in his approach. He probed for my needs & made some excellent recommendations to reduce tax consequences & improve asset protection. I highly recommend Chri...
Posted by Beth | September 7, 2013
Mr. Carns was attentive on my first visit and remained interested in my situation until it was resolved in my behalf. He immediately understood the injustice that had been perpetrated against me and was anxious to achieve legal fairness. His knowledge of the law and his sound application of the law w...
"Chris was able to provide invaluable tax and business advice for my new firm. I highly recommend this attorney."
Criminal defense lawyer
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2012 - Present
Attorney, Dismuke & Waters, P.C.
2012 - Present
Collin County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Dallas County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
English
Spanish
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