Attorneys Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody Austin Texas

Serving with Excellence and Enthusiasm

Graves Dougherty was founded in 1946 by Judge Ireland Graves and his son-in-law J. Chrys Dougherty, two individuals known for their passionate commitment to brilliant and innovative lawyering. Today it is the firm's tradition to serve its clients with excellence and enthusiasm that sets it apart as a leader in the field.

The firm's attorneys have a strong sense of commitment and a hunger for excellence. They come from the nation's top law schools and are recognized as authorities in their areas of specialty.

Over the years, Graves Dougherty's attorneys have included a former Assistant U.S. Attorney General, a former Special Assistant Texas Attorney General, a former general counsel to the Texas Governor and a former member of the U.S. Solicitor General's Office. Additionally, five Graves Dougherty lawyers have served as federal judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals. One was elected president of the State Bar of Texas. Several are former law review editors, have been chancellors, and a number have served as adjunct and visiting professors at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law and St. Mary's Law School in San Antonio.

The vast knowledge that accompanies this unparalleled expertise and depth of experience has allowed the firm to branch out into a variety of areas of specialty. Today, Graves Dougherty's practice areas include:

Trial & Appellate Litigation
Administrative & Regulatory Litigation
Real Estate: Acquisition, Financing & Development
Corporate & Securities Law
Technology, Intellectual Property & Internet Litigation
Estate Planning, Probate & Tax
Labor & Employment Law
Banking & Finance
RICO
International Practice
First Amendment Law

At any given time, the firm represents hundreds of clients, from local individuals to multi-million dollar international corporations. Many of these clients have been with the firm for decades and continue to watch their businesses thrive aided by Graves Dougherty's commitment to success.

GDHM 401 Congress Avenue, Suite 2200, Austin, Texas 78701 Phone 512.480.5600

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