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5.0 /5.0
18 Client Reviews
$ 350-425 per hour
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Julia Leigh Dean
also known as Julia Dean
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About Julia
Biography
Ms. Dean's professional experience encompasses a broad range of legal matters. Her primary emphases are estate planning, elder law, and probate. Her estate planning practice involves helping clients orchestrate their estates by drafting a vast array of trusts, wills and powers of attorney. Ms. Dean also provides compassionate legal advice while assisting families through the probate process.
The Dean Law Firm ... Providing Peace of Mind ... Estate Planning * Probate * Elder Law * Special Needs Planning
Ms. Dean handles complex estate planning, trusts, wills, special needs and charitable planning.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
65%
28 years
Probate
20%
25 years
Elder Law
10%
18 years
Guardianship
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 37 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
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Julia Leigh Dean's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Daniel Villegas | April 29, 2015
Gratefull
Julia's professionalism and human compassion gave us the confidence that our case was a situation that could easily be overcome, I would highly recommend her services.
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2014 | Estate Planning
Excellent Attorney
Julia Dean was referred to us by another attorney whom was not able to assist us as soon as we needed service. We are so glad that we have found such a knowledgeable and professional person to help us with estate planning. Julia not only is a very capable attorney, but is a genuinely nice person. ...
Posted by Gary | August 06, 2010 | Estate Planning
Very knowledgable, friendly and helpful service
Julie has always been more than polite and very helpful. She has thought through things in ways we never would have and we would recommend her to anyone in need of will and estate services.
Julia Leigh Dean's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Jula Dean as a superb appellate attorney. She has worked with us on several appeals, all of which we have won. Julia also has experience in probate, guardianships, and elder law. Julia is a passionate advocate for her clients and is highly respected in the legal community."
Georgia Trudeau
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Best Managing Lawyer of the Year in Texas, USA, Lawyer International
2019
Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2014
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Leading Advisor, Acquisition International
2014
Top Women in Business, H Texas Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Top 100 Professionals, H Texas Magazine
2013
Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Texas Leaders in Law, Forbes Magazine
2012
Houston's Top 100 Professionals, H Texas Magazine
2012
Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Houston's Top 100 Professionals, H Texas Magazine
2011
Top Attorneys in Country, Newsweek
2011
Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2010
Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2010
Top Attorney in Texas, Newsweek
2010
Houston's Top 100 Professionals, H Texas Magazine
2010
Who's Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, Cambridge Who's Who
2010
Readers Choice Best Attorney Award, Fort Bend Sugar Land Sun
2010
Top Attorney in Country, Newsweek
2009
Who's Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, Cambridge Who's Who
2009
Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2008
Who's Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, Cambridge Who's Who
1986
Research Editor, Houston Law Review
1985
Initiated as member of Honor Legal Fraternity, The International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi
1984
American Jurisprudence Award, University of Houston Law Center
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Dean Law Firm
2002 - 2007
Attorney, Wright Brown & Close, LLP
1998 - 2001
Attorney, Campbell, Harrison & Wright
1995 - 1998
Attorney, Solo Practice
1988 - 1991
Attorney, Andrews Kurth, LLP
1986 - 1987
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Associations
2010 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2009 - Present
Senior Trust AllianceExecutive Committee
2008 - Present
Fort Bend County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
WealthCounselMember
1988 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1988 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
American Business Women's AssociationBoard Member
2009 - 2011
Fort Bend Chamber of CommerceMember
2008 - 2010
American Business Women's AssociationMember
2008 - 2012
Fort Bend Professional Women's AssociationMember
2001 - 2007
Camp PenielBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Aloysius v. Kislingbury, No. 01-09-00365-CV, In the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas
Our client, Kislingbury and Stenomaster, Inc., won the appeal. The court of appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment.
Argovitz v. Argovitz, No. 14-07-00206-CV & 14-07-00396-CV, in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals
Our client, Jerry Argovitz, prevailed on almost all grounds, resulting in approximately $14,000,000 judgment in his favor. The one remaining issue was remanded back to the trial court for a factual determination.
Education
1987
University of Houston Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Senior Trust Education Series
Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning
2012
Senior Adult Organization
Asset Protection and Medicaid Planning
2011
Senior Trust Alliance Panel Discussions
Medicaid Issues and Elder Law
2010
Money Week Houston
Elder Law issues
2009
Town Hall Meeting
Secrets of Effective Estate Planning
2009
The Terrace at First Colony speaker series
Estate Planning
2003
Civil Trial Conference
Case Law Update
2002
Conference for Insurance Professionals
Mandamus Issues
Languages
English