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Christopher Scott Greer
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Biography
Multi-disciplined corporate transactional/litigation attorney with extensive experience representing individuals, start-ups, and established companies in a wide range of domestic and international legal matters. Comprehensive background includes, inter alia, business formations, contract drafting and negotiations, complex civil litigation, and other legal matters. Recipient of numerous professional awards and accolades, including AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Lifetime Fellow from the Texas Bar Foundation, “Rising Star” from Super Lawyers (a Thomson Reuters service), and “Top Attorney” from Fort Worth, Texas Magazine. Admitted to practice in Texas, the Northern District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Professional awards and accolades include:
- AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell (Martindale-Hubbell’s objective indicator of a lawyer's high ethical standards and professional ability, generated from evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States and Canada; AV® Preeminent™ is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest and most exclusive rating for attorneys).
- Lifetime Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation (one of the highest honors bestowed upon a member of the State Bar of Texas; each year, only the top 1/3 of 1% of Texas attorneys are invited to become a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation).
- Selected by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine as a “Top Attorney” in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 .
- Selected by Texas Monthly, Magazine as a “Rising Star” in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 (an honor bestowed annually to only 2.5% of all Texas attorneys under 40 years of age).
- Selected by 360 West Magazine in 2017 as a “Top Attorney” in Tarrant County, Texas.
Juris Doctor, Texas Tech University School of Law
- Summa Cum Laude
- Order of the Coif
- Academic scholarship
BBA, Angelo State University
- Magna Cum Laude
- Academic scholarship
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Business
20%
21 years | 100 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
21 years | 100 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
21 years | 100 cases
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
10%
21 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 20 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher Scott Greer
1212 Cross Timber Drive, Southlake, TX, 76092
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Posted by Andrew | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Fantastic Lawyer
We found Chris through some internet research and contacted him about forming an LLC and he was able to put together all fo the necessary documents within a day of us contacting him. He later went on to review some service agreements with our clients and let us know there were some unnecessary claus...
Posted by Jacob | March 03, 2016 | Real Estate
Professional and Personable
I called Chris for advice about a real estate question I had. He answered the phone himself and took time out of his day to listen and give me advice at that moment. He never made me feel like a bother or just $$$. Chris actually followed up with me the following day and provided excellent informatio...
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Smart Lawyer
I use Chris to handle a variety of legal matters pertaining to my company (in and outside of Texas). He is smart and does a fantastic job. I recommend him without reservation.
Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Partnership
Amazing Attorney
Chris has helped me with many partnership/business disputes and business formation work. His guidance and acumen is top-notch. I highly recommend him. Chris is great.
Posted by Josh | January 22, 2015 | Business
New Respect for the legal profession
Chris is hands down the most capable attorney I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's the perfect balance of intelligent/capable, strategic, and fair (in his billings and negotiations). He is also as business-minded as he is legal minded, so his solutions further the goals of the corporation...
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
America's Most Honored Professionals Award-Top 1%, American Registry
2015
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2015
Marquis Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who in America
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2014
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2013
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2012
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2012
Fellow, Texas Bar
2012
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2011
AV Preeminent 4.8 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Texas, Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2010
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Judge Bill Harris, Steering Committee
2010
Trial Academy, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
2010
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Texas, Magazine
2009
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Commissioner on Southlake Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Southlake
2005 - Present
Partner, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
2004 - 2005
Clerk, Innocence Project
Associations
2015 - Present
City of SouthlakeCommissioner on Planning and Zoning Commission
2014 - Present
Leadership SouthlakeMember
2014 - Present
City of SouthlakeExecutive Forum
2008 - Present
Lena Pope HomeSteering Committee, Young Professional Advocates
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Eldon B. Mahon Inn of CourtMember
2005 - Present
Tarrant County Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - 2005
Phi Delta Phi (international legal honor society)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
South Plains Switching, Ltd. Co. v. BNSF Ry. Co., 255 S.W.3d 690, 703 (Tex.App.—Amarillo 2008, pet. denied)
Education
2005
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Texas State University, Angelo State University
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Internal Conference
Health Law
Publications
2016
Internal
Step-by-Step Guide to Forming Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and Corporations
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements
07 Jan 2015
Legal Guide
Brief Primer on Guaranty Agreements
07 Jan 2015
Legal Guide
Standard for Granting New Trial Based on Default Judgment
07 Jan 2015