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Steven prepares estate plans for families of all economic levels, and, also litigates cases related to estates, trusts, wills and guardianships.
For his transactional business clients, Steven handles business formation, franchise start-up and operation, contract drafting, sales, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance issues, buy-sell agreements, employment agreements and contractor agreements.
For his business litigation clients, Steven handles contract enforcement, securities litigation, trade secret litigation, business divorces, and, also other serious business disputes both in court and in arbitration. Steven has assisted with several American Bar Association publications related to employment law and benefits law.
Steven’s work includes advising on or litigating employment issues facing small businesses. This works includes unemployment compensation claims, EEOC/discrimination claims, minimum wage/overtime issues, claims over contractor vs employee status, government audits, non-disclosure agreements, and, non-compete agreements.
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28 years
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1997
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1400 Woodloch Forest Drive Suite 590, The Woodlands, TX, 77380
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Posted by Tammi | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Outstanding Estate Attorney – Highest Recommendation
Mr. Steven Earl represented me in a lengthy, contested estate case. The advice and counsel I received from him were superlative in every respect. His knowledge of civil procedure and state law worked very much in my favor when it came to dealing with the Court and the opposing attorneys. Because of M...
Posted by Ashley | June 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will and Probate
My mother got very sick and needed a will. His office quickly put together a basic will for us and when she couldn't physically get out of the car to come up to their office and sign it, they came down to the car to witness and sign with her! A week later she passed away and quickly they helped my br...
Posted by Chris | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Very knowledgeable.
Was being falsely sued by credit card company. Had gone to 3 other attorneys who didn't know how to get the problem resolved. Attorney Steven Earl solved my problem with one cause of action. So very grateful for his representation.
"Mr. Earl is an excellent litigator and cares a lot about his clients."
"Consistently well-considered and accurate advice. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is a diligent, caring, smart attorney who will do a good job advocating for you."
"Steven is an intelligent, hard working attorney who has a special vision about the most effective approach to representing his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Steve for many years and have the highest opinion of his intelligence and ability as an attorney. Steve is the consummate professional and I recommend him without reservation."
Probate lawyer
Family lawyer
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Lawyers.com
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015 - Present
Partner, Martin, Earl & Stilwell, LLP
1999 - 2015
Partner, Gauntt, Earl & Binney, LLP
1997 - 1999
Owner, Steven C. Earl, Esq
2013 - Present
CASA Child Advicates of Montgomery CountyBoard Member
Member
Member
Member
2014 - 2015
Leadersship Montgomery CountyStudent
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Anatomy of a Probate
2012
Jurisdiction of County Court Two in Montgomery County
2011
Ethics of Flat Fees
2011
Probate Code Study Group
2010
Probate Code Study Group
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
English
Legal Answers
Must you report your 401K and IRA to the Texas Unemployment Office if you cash it in?
21 Jul 2016
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21 Jul 2016
In a owner financed business sale, do you transfer the DBA & LLC immediately or after it's fully paid?
22 Jul 2016