$ 300-550 per hour
About Teri
Biography
Board Certified - Civil Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2006
Real Estate Broker's License, 1995
Texas Real Estate Commission
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Texas for 37 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1988
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Location
Walter Law Firm, PC
1111 North Loop West, Suite 1115, Houston, TX, 77008
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Teri A. Walter's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Shirley | October 16, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
That she rude, unprofessional, and perhaps racists.
I was referred to this person by Houston lawyer referral service. In all of the years that I have lived; I have never encountered anyone as rude an unprofessional as this person. She spoke to me in a loud, rude manner when she returned my call after I left her a message. She pretended to not unders...
Teri Walter
Replied last October 17, 2025I did have a phone conversation yesterday with someone about limitations on collecting a debt. The answer necessarily requires knowing the age and type of debt, when it was incurred and the terms of repayment. I explained why the information was necessary, and answered as much as possible given that the caller would not provide the necessary information, but the caller was unhappy with my answer, and cut off the conversation.
Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Debt collectors lawsuit from deceased husband
Ms. Walter was extremely helpful and patient on answering all my inquiries. It maybe few minutes of her time but it priceless peace of mind for me. Thank you so much Ms. Lawyer absolutely someone you could defend on.
Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Impressive, Trustworthy, Excellent Professonal Lawyer
I had to hire an attorney for a civil case consultation and I luckily found Teri Walter via Houston Bar Assocation. Teri provided her legal expertise and her nice and frank attitude brought me so much assurance. Her consultation fee is very reasonable. I am very glad that I found a nice professioal l...
Posted by Alex | August 14, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Provided a great answer, took the time to respond
I'm in the process of retaining Ms. Walter for the plain fact that she took the time to answer my question, and be the only one to do so. This shows me that she is commited to go the extra mile in her field, and that is someone I want to have represent our company. Cant wait to update the review wi...
Posted by Teresa | June 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Lawyer Ever
Teri Walter and her law firm are the best in the business we thank them so much for helping us with our issue in Houston, they recouped what they could for us, and she did everything she could ,she even was working Thanksgiving Day "WOW" thank you so much again to Teri Walters and her law firm we l...
Teri A. Walter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Ms. Walter for her thoughtful analysis and solid answer to questions posed on AVVO."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Teri Walter consistently shows her expertise and experience in dealing with business and litigation matters when she answers questions here at AVVO. I highly recommend this attorney and would have full confidence in referring any Texas business and litigation matters to her."
"Ms. Walter is a skilled advocate and a valuable contributor to this forum. I endorse her."
"Teri is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Walter is a strong and principled attorney who provides clear answers applicable to the real world."
"The answers of Ms. Walter are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. Further, her manner of address fellow attorneys with respect inevitably will produce better results for her clients than the antagonistic approach of many attorneys."
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"I endorse Teri Walter. Teri is an outstanding attorney, someone I trust. Teri has my highest recommendation."
Robert von Dohlen
Construction and development lawyer | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"Teri's posts reflect broad experience both in business and construction law. She always provides valuable counsel. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Her answers to legal questions on this website are always on point, and I have no doubt that she would do a great job for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2024
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Cougar 100, University of Houston
2020
Top Lawyers 2020, H Texas Magazine
2016
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2008
Women of Excellence, Federation of Houston Professional Women
2006
Tiffany Star, Association of Women Attorneys
2001
Movers & Shakers Award, Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce
Work Experience
2012 - Present
President, Walter Law Firm, PC
2011 - 2012
Sr. Counsel, Burleson LLP.
1997 - 2011
President, Walter Law Firm, PC
1991 - 1996
Sr Associate, Whittington, Pfeiffer & Vacek
1989 - 1990
Associate, Baker Brown Sharman and Parker
1986 - 1989
Associate, Smith Wright & Weed
Associations
2013 - Present
Greater Heights Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - Present
Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate SpecialistsMember
1996 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
1992 - Present
Association of Women AttorneysMember
1991 - Present
Houston Association of RealtorsMember
1988 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2017 - 2021
Women Contractors AssociationBoard Member
2015 - 2016
Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appeallate SpecialistsPresident
2014 - 2020
River Oaks Womens Business Exchange ClubMember
2014 - 2016
Bellaire Business AssociationBoard Member
2014 - 2017
Bellaire Business AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Greater Houston Builders AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Federation of Houston Professional WomenTreasurer
2007 - 2021
Women Contractors AssociationMember
2007 - 2008
Association of Women AttorneysPresident
2003 - 2004
Business Networking InternationalTreasurer, Greenway Plaza
2003 - 2004
Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2001 - 2006
Business Networking InternationalMember, Greenway Plaza
1997 - 2011
Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of CommerceMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Summary Judgment - Contract for Deed
Summary Judgment in favor of client Seller
Business Broker Commission
After a two day hearing, Arbitrator awarded nothing to a business broker against firm’s client, the wife.
Title to Real Estate
After a one day trial, client was awarded full title to the commercial lot, and attorneys fees.
Title to Real Estate
After a one day trial, firm's client was awarded full title to a house, and attorneys' fees
Promissory Note and Release of Deeds of Trust
After a 1 day trial, judgment was entered for client declaring the liens invalid, and awarding attorneys' fees.
Judgment Affirmed on Appeal
Judgment for client affirmed
No interference with Child Custody
No evidence summary judgment in granted in favor of client, and awarding attorneys' fees.
Judgment for Sanctions
Court entered take nothing judgment, and awarded $18,000 as sanctions for filing a groundless suit.
Temporary Injunction - Shareholder dispute
Temporary Injunction denied the majority shareholder any power to direct employees, vendors or clients of the company, to make changes to the board or directors, and from access to the business premises until the case is resolved.
Declaratory Judgment - Fraudulent Deed
The deed to the company was declared void, and client recovered a judgment for the house and attorney’s fees.
Pre-Judgment Garnishment
The garnishment stopped the transfer, and husband did not answer the suit, resulting in a default judgment in the client’s favor.
Foreclosure of Mechanic's lien
Judgment for client
Foreclosure of Mechanic's lien
Obtained a judgment foreclosing the lien and granting attorneys fees. On the eve of the execution sale of the property to pay the judgment, Defendant paid the judgment in full.
Pre Judgment Garnishment
Pre Judgment Garnishment stopped the money from moving; Judgment granted in favor of client and against husband.
Deceptive Trade Practices - Surveyor
Jury Trial resulted in a judgment in favor or customer of surveyor
Fraudulent Deed
Bench Trial resulted in restoration of title to the client, and judgment in favor of client for more than $37,000, and
Title Company missed tax lien
Case was settled by client’s release of the excess proceeds of the tax sale.
Deceptive Trade Practices - Realtor
Bench Trial resulted in a judgment in favor of home buyer for the amount of her realtor’s commission on the purchase, where home buyer did not receive title.
Collections - Sale of Goods - Settled
Settlement resulted in a total payment to the firm’s client of $130,000.00
Judgment Affirmed - Real Estate Title
Court of appeals confirmed title and attorneys fees awarded.
Sanctions overturned
Sanctions order reversed
Construction Contract
Summary Judgment for $61K plus attorneys fees.
Contract - Custom leather coat
Jury awarded $4000.00 for value of coat already paid, plus attorneys fees.
Breach of residential lease
Judgment for Tenants in excess of $15,000.00
DTPA - Air conditioning contractor
Case settled for $68,500 to client
Multi Party Fraud - Real Estate, Partnership, Promissory Notes
Judgment for clients
Colletion - Construction fees
Bench trial resulted in verdict for the full amount sought, plus attorneys fees.
DTPA - Roofing Company
Bench trial resulted in award of the full amount sought, including attorneys fees.
Partition of Property
Court awarded Widower 1/2 interest in the house, free of claims of Ex-Husband
No breach of commercial lease
Jury found no breach of the lease and not fraud by landlord.
Summary Judgment Affirmed
Judgment paid in full out of funds escrowed from the sale of debtor's assets.
Promissory Note
Judgment for bank for full balance due plus attorneys' fees.
Promissory Note
Judgment entered in favor of client for full amount due, plus attorneys' fees.
No fraudulent Lien
Jury found no fraudulent lien
No fraulent lien
After a 3 day trial, jury found that notice of child support lien was not fraudulent.
No contract with church
Case settled for 10% of demand
Builder - fraud in settling construction defects
Judgment for home buyer for actual and punitive damages.
Adverse possession claim
Homeowner retained full title to the lot.
Lender Liability - Deceptive Trade Practices
Case settled with no payment by bank
Slip and fall - apartment stairway
Judgment entered for $10,575.
Mold remediation
Jury found for remodeler on all allegations.
Judgment on property boundary affirmed
Judgment upheld on appeal
Non-payment of sales taxes
Judgment for Vendor for full amount due, plus attorneys' fees.
Improper platting
Case settled before trial for 1% of demand
Adverse possession
Appeals court restored title to heirs.
Unpaid construction costs
Judgment for client for full amount due plus attorneys' fees
Misplaced fence
Trial court awarded client all the property identified in her deed, plus attorneys fees.
Adverse possession - misplaced fence
Jury confirmed homeowner's title; affirmed on appeal.
No breach of LLC Member Agreement
Case settled during trial with payment to client
Long term disability policy
After depositions, case settled for face value of policy plus attorneys' fees.
Homebuilder Limited Partnership
Claimant surrendered limited partnership interest after summary judgment for homebuilder.
Pipe threading machine injury
Jury found no liability on the part of the employer
Car wreck
Jury awarded $7500
Engineering negligence
No negligence found.
Premises liability - robbery
No negligence found by apartment complex.
Home inspector Deceptive Trade Practices
Directed verdict in favor of home inspector
Home Inspector - Deceptive Trade Practices
Directed verdict of no liability in favor of client.
Theft of Trees
Settled with an award to each owner for the value of the trees taken.
Homeowner's Association, foundation movement
Jury found homeowner's association had no liability, and made no misrepresentation.
Termites - Deceptive Trade Practices
No recovery against seller
Education
1988
University Of Houston
JD
1985
University of Houston
BA
Speaking Engagements
2025
HBA Continuing Legal Education
Usury
2021
The Real Estate Investors Summit
Common Title Problems and How to Fix Them
2019
Lunch and Learn
Ten Commandments of Clear Contract Writing
2018
Educational Seminar
Secure Your Legal Rights - Texas Mechanic's Lien Laws
2016
Mechanic's Lien Update
Mechanic's Liens
2011
In-House Education
Evaluating Mechanics & Materialmens Liens
2011
Business Skills Radio Interview
Contracts
2011
Business Skills Radio
Chosing a Business Entity
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a debt with the credit card company. Can they go after my Oil and Gas lease that I inherited?
11 Feb 2026
Q&A
Can SBA send collateralized home to auction without foreclosing first?
10 Feb 2026
Q&A
Am I able to remove a Mechanics Lien from my house myself?
10 Feb 2026