REPRESENTING SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURS

Attorney Ronald Dupree spent over twelve years as an operations manager for a publically-traded real estate investment trust, meeting deadlines and making payroll. These experiences have given him a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon as a practitioner.  The Dupree Law Firm represents entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout all phases of enterprise from start-up to expansion.  Services in these areas include commercial and corporate dispute litigation, mediation and facilitation.  Transactional services include drafting and negotiating non-compete, non-solicitation and trade secret agreements. 

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

Ronald Dupree represents small businesses and individuals in a range of employment matters including wrongful termination, sexual harassment and disability discrimination. Mr. Dupree's background and experience as an operations manager in a large corporate setting has given him a unique perspective into the implementation and execution of employment policies.  Services in this area include representation before the Texas Workforce Commission, EEOC claims and litigation in state and federal court. 

PROBATE AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Our firm handles all aspects of Probate and Estate Administration.  Probate is the process by which a person's will is allowed by the Probate Court.  The provisions of the will dictate how the individual's debts are paid and assets are distributed upon death.  Estate Administration includes the probate process as well as non-probate transfers of the deceased's assets such as life insurance, annuities qualified plans and trust assets. 

WILLS TRUSTS AND HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES

Our law firm can make sure that your estate plan is in place and enforceable. Our custom estate plans are written to avoid litigation and disputes at the most crucial time for the family. Professional services in this area include drafting and preparation of wills, trusts, durable and medical powers of attorney and living wills. We will also draft guardianship provisions that are designed in the best interest of the child or loved one.