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Shawn Michael Grady
About Shawn
Biography
I am one of three lawyers in Texas who are board certified in Collections and Creditor's Rights Law. I have specialized in collection work for my entire career, including collection by lawsuit, bankruptcy, arbitration and probate. I also have extensive litigation experience, including first chair of several successful bench trials.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 1 year
State: New York
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Firm of Shawn M. Grady, PLLC
2100 West Loop South, Ste 805, Houston, TX, 77027
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Debt Settlement
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Terrible choice
I hired Shawn for a collection case and he wasted almost a year and he wanted me to settle for much less of what I should be collecting. Very weak work. I hired another attorney and he got it all done in less than 7 month.
Shawn Michael Grady's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Shawn for five years, where he served as the firm's debt collection specialist. Shawn is diligent, intelligent, efficient, and puts his clients first. I am pleased to endorse this lawyer."
"Shawn is smart, tenacious, and gets the job done. He is Board Certified in Creditor's Rights and will work hard to collect the money you are owed. I endorse this lawyer."
"Shawn has an intellectual approach to his practice. He researches and writes very well. He is an effective and polished advocate in the courtroom for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Creditors’ Rights, American Board of Certification
2010
Harry L. Reed Oil Gas & Mineral Law Award - Spring 2010, South Texas College of Law
2009
CALI Award for Excellence - Highest Grade in Evidence, South Texas College of Law
2008
CALI Award for Excellence - Highest Grade in Constitutional Law, South Texas College of Law
2008
CALI Award for Excellence - Highest Grade in Criminal Law, South Texas College of Law
2007
CALI Award for Excellence - Highest Grade in Civil Procedure, South Texas College of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Owner, Law Firm of Shawn M. Grady, PLLC
2011 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Sheehy, Ware & Pappas, P.C.
2009 - 2010
Student Law Clerk, Fourteenth Court of Appeals of Texas
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Buck Law Firm
2009 - 2009
Volunteer Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office - Southern District of Texas
2005 - 2008
Legal Assistant, Robertson, Anschutz & Vetters
2002 - 2005
Legal Assistant, Gregg & Valby
Associations
2016 - Present
Korean American Bar Association of TexasPresident
2011 - Present
Asian American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Steven W. Bloom, Case No. 17-11650; United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado
Pending
In re Matter of Estate of Columbus Lewellen, Case No. 15P518-L; Tom Green County Court at Law
Estate home sold to pay my client
Amegy Bank, N.A. v. David Motheral, Jr. and Centripetal Media, Inc., Cause No. 77326, Harris County District Court
Obtained final summary judgment and receivership.
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. v. Samson Oil and Gas, USA, Inc., Cause No. 2014-20803; Harris County District Court
Mediation and settlement
Education
2010
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2000
University of Texas at Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
FEMA Aid for Hurricane Harvey
FEMA Aid for Hurricane Harvey
Publications
2016
The Houston Lawyer
Wanted Dead or Alive: Debtors and Desperados
2016
The Cremationist of North America
New Overtime Rules are Coming
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have won a judgment with my landlord how do i collect the money?
15 Jan 2018
Q&A
How can I collect on a judgment I won in small claims court in Texas? If the person has a home am I able to put a lien on it?
02 Jan 2018
Q&A
Have a judgement my only asset & income 18 wheeler I own, from the judgement can it be taken from me?
04 Jan 2018