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Biography
Kendall Cockrell is an estate planning and probate attorney who now works for Rice University as Director of Development - Gift Planning.
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Licensed in Texas for 16 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2009
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Kendall Shane Cockrell's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Probate
Posted by Jennifer | September 26, 2013 | Probate
Patient, Responsive, Informative Attorney
Kendall assisted with drafting my grandparents' wills and then assisted me with the probate of my grandmother's estate. He asked lots of important questions to ensure that they ended up with a valid, enforceable will that reflected their intentions. He then exhibited great patience and responsivene...
Kendall Shane Cockrell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kendall is very knowledgeable and experienced in the area of estate planning."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Kendall is an excellent, ethical, and competent attorney. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Kendall. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kendall is well respected in his practice and can help clients with probate matters for reasonable fees."
"Lawyers who serve the Avvo community as much as Mr. Cockrell are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."
"I went to Baylor Law School with Kendall so I can speak first hand to his worth ethic and enthusiasm for the law. Kendall is not only an excellent advocate, he has a sense of compassion and empathy that makes him unique in his field and helping individuals get issues resolved."
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"Kendall is both an excellent probate attorney and an excellent personal injury attorney. But he is more than merely skilled in both of those areas. He is also able to combine his skills in both fields and navigate the tricky realm of wrongful death/survival cases as they involve probate litigation. Any lawyer with a wrongful death/survival case should consider calling Kendall."
"I highly endorse Mr. Cockrell. He is very experienced and knowledgeable in his field, and he isn't afraid to stand up for his clients' rights."
"If you have tricky probate question or just an uncomplicated probate Mr. Cockrell is a good place to start."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Kendall is an excellent attorney and a very talented probate specialist. Anytime I have a question concerning a Texas probate matter I know Kendall will have the answer. Kendall provides an excellent service to individuals helping them create valuable wills for a reasonable fee. I trust Kendall so much that I have referred my own sister and brother-in-law to Kendall to create their wills."
"Kendall Cockrell is a very talented attorney in Beaumont, Texas. He is a skilled litigator, and effectively represents his clients while acting with decorum probate cases require. Kendall has the knowledge-base and attention to detail to identify and prepare the right estate planning documents for any client."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
National Finialist, National Trial Competition - Texas Young Lawyers Associaiton
2008
Best Advocacy Team, National Trial Advocacy Competition
2008
Regional Champion, National Trial Competition - Texas Young Lawyers Associaiton
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, The Cockrell Law Firm
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Attorneys in Tax and ProbateMember
2014 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Houston Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Jefferson County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2015
Jefferson County Young Lawyers AssociationFormer Board of Directors
2009 - 2014
American Association for JusticeMember
2009 - 2014
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Estate of Aubrey Clark
Retained integrity of estate
In re Estate of Frances Amuny
Settled out of court to benefit of all
Education
2009
Baylor University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Baylor University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Rotary Club Meeting
Wills - What You Don't Know
Publications
2014
Avvo.com
Should I Write My Own Will?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have Durable POA for my mother. Can a title co demand a doctor's letter proving she was of sound mind when she signed?
21 Mar 2018
Q&A
If my brother and I file an affidavit of heirship and live in our late parents' house, are we liable for back property taxes?
21 Mar 2018
Q&A
How to stop Administrator Bond from renewal when attorney is no longer in the picture?
22 Jan 2018