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Mr. Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.

5.0
4 reviews

4054 McKinney Ave., Ste. 310, Dallas, TX 75204

Litigation in Civil Rights, Employment, Intentional Torts and 8 more

About Mr. Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.

Mr. Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. is a lawyer practicing litigation in civil rights, employment, intentional torts and 8 other areas of law. Kervyn received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years. Kervyn practices at Altaffer & Chen PLLC in Dallas, TX.

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Champion Badge Silver

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Mr. Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Litigation
Posted by anonymous
August 25, 2017
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Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
August 24, 2017
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I've been arrested and illegally detained many times for filming the police. I was ignored by many lawyers and even the ACLU of Texas would take my case. A free months later I met Kervyn through another activist and he agreed to take my cases. One of our cases made it to the 5th circuit of court of appeals and on Feb. 16, 2107, Turner v Driver ruled that there was an established right to record the police. This ruling covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. I'm very happy with his services.

 
Contracts
Posted by anonymous
December 14, 2013
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Mr. Altafar wasted no time or my money in a contentious 6 yr. legal battle. He was my attorney from approx. June-August. 2013 because he fought for my rights and protected them and in doing so it forced the opposing parties to settle. He is an honorable man which makes him the only attorney I will seek legal advice from. He was very upfront and honest with me about my legal issues and informed me of my options and what the cost of each option which helped me. He is the ONLY attorney I will refer

 
Consumer Law
Posted by anonymous
June 17, 2010
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He is extremely intelligent with a very broad legal base. His fees are reasonable and he always does what he says he will do. I highly recommend him.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Other 10
    • Litigation in Civil Rights
    • Employment
    • Intentional Torts
    • Commercial
    • Consumer
    • Real Property
    • Creditor-Debtor
    • Consumer Protection
    • Labor-Employment
    • Other

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Chinese
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $300 - $400/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 40%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Altaffer & Chen PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Texas
    1984, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    1986, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    1988, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
    Memberships
    Dallas and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation
    Labor and Employment Law) Bar Associations
    State Bar of Texas.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Texas Tech University
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Rice University
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
  • Military Service
    First Lieut., U.S. Marine Corp, 1978-1981
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Sweetwater, Texas, January 7, 1953
    Hobbies & Interests
    Outdoor adventure sports including such sports as downhill snow skiing, whitewater kayaking, scuba diving, climbing, and others. Reading, movies, dancing, and others.

Mr. Kervyn B. Altaffer, Jr.

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5.0
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4054 McKinney Ave., Ste. 310Dallas, TX 75204U.S.A.

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