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Billings & Tubb, PLLC
When it comes to choosing legal counsel in Dallas, don’t settle.
Who we are
Our clients have the best of both worlds: legal counsel with extensive experience in business, estate planning, probate and asset protection matters, as well as skilled advocates who will aggressively represent you and your case in court or arbitration. Billings & Tubb, PLLC is on your side to protect you, your family, your assets, your ideas, and your company.CHARLES R. BILLINGS
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CHARLES R. BILLINGS
Retired
PRIMARY AREAS OF PRACTICE
TAX LITIGATION, ASSET PROTECTION, BUSINESS, CORPORATE & ESTATE PLANNING, BUSINESS LAW
Mr. Billings’ practice concentrates heavily in tax, litigation, corporate and business-related transactions, as well as estate planning, probate matters, retirement planning, and criminal tax investigations. Mr. Billings brings unique experience and depth to the tax and business areas beginning with his employment with the United States Treasury Department (Chief Counsels of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C.) for the first three years of his legal career (1972-1975) followed by two years of representation (1975-1977) of the Internal Revenue Service before the United States Tax Court while working at the District Counsels Office in Dallas, Texas, and continuing thereafter in private practice representing individuals, corporations, companies, and estates from a multi-faceted perspective. His knowledge in the tax, and particularly the tax litigation/controversy area in dealing with difficult issues with direct coordination with the Internal Revenue Service, the Texas Comptroller’s Office, and regulatory bodies has resulted in a broad base of clients and referral sources seeking his expertise.Professional Honors and Activities
Mr. Billings has spoken at numerous programs, both at the State and local levels in connection with tax, tax controversy, estate planning, and other related areas. He has held positions with the Dallas Bar Association and is admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, and the Dallas Bar Association. He is a member and licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court, Federal Claims Court, Northern District of Texas and Eastern District of Texas.Distinction
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review rated for over 30 years
Education and Honors
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.); St. Mary’s School of Law, 1972
- St. Mary’s Law Journal, 1972
- Phi Delta Phi (Scholastic Honors Fraternity), 1971-1972
- Honors as the Outstanding Graduate, 1972
- LL.M. in Taxation; Georgetown University, 1975
- United States Air Force, 1967-1971
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting); University of Texas at Arlington, 1967
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- Federal Courts
- Federal Claims Court
- U. S. District Court for Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
"The Internal Revenue Service is a formidable opponent that you do not want to face alone. I have negotiated and litigated with the IRS for over 30 years and have saved my clients millions of dollars in taxes, penalties and interest."
CONTACT US
| 8226 Douglas Avenue, Suite 648 |
| Dallas, TX 75225 |
| Direct (214) 965-8535 |
| Fax (214) 965-8545 |
Communications with Billings & Tubb, PLLC via this website or via email do not establish an attorney-client relationship and any information sent to Billings, Billings & Tubb, PLLC before establishing an attorney-client relationship as evidenced by a signed engagement letter agreement is on a non-confidential, non-privileged basis. Therefore, until Billings & Tubb, PLLC has formally established an attorney-client relationship with you, do NOT send any confidential information or any information you would expect to be maintained in confidence through this website or through any email address posted on this website.
RICK TUBB
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RICK TUBB
PRIMARY AREAS OF PRACTICE
PROBATE, TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING, REAL ESTATE, BUSINESS ENTITIES and BUSINESS LITIGATION
Rick Tubb has counseled clients and tried lawsuits in his hometown of Dallas and throughout Texas since 1982. His diverse practice includes business law and business disputes, real estate matters, probate, trust and estate matters and municipal law. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in the state and federal courts of Texas, including corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies of all sizes, as well as ordinary people who have been wronged and seek legal resolution. Rick’s legal career began with the firm now known as Godwin Bowman, followed by several years with Bracewell & Patterson (now Bracewell, LLP). From 1991 to 1994, Rick served as a trial lawyer with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He opened his solo practice in March 2003, and joined Chuck Billings in 2018.Distinction
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review rated since 1998
Education
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1982
- Articles editor of The Review of Litigation
- Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1979
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- Federal Courts
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court – Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
- U. S. Bankruptcy Court – Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Memberships
- State Bar of Texas – Litigation, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Sections
- Dallas Bar Association – Trial Skills, Business Litigation, Probate and Real Estate Sections
"Frequently the best strategy is to avoid litigation and focus on negotiated, win-win solutions. When necessary, however, I am always prepared to take a case to trial."
CONTACT US
| 8226 Douglas Avenue, Suite 648 |
| Dallas, TX 75225 |
| Direct (214) 965-8535 |
| Fax (214) 965-8545 |
Communications with Billings & Tubb, PLLC via this website or via email do not establish an attorney-client relationship and any information sent to Billings, Billings & Tubb, PLLC before establishing an attorney-client relationship as evidenced by a signed engagement letter agreement is on a non-confidential, non-privileged basis. Therefore, until Billings & Tubb, PLLC has formally established an attorney-client relationship with you, do NOT send any confidential information or any information you would expect to be maintained in confidence through this website or through any email address posted on this website.
Practice Areas
Areas of Service
We offer legal counsel and representation across a broad spectrum of practice areas, whether documents or contracts need to be drafted or reviewed, or disputes must be resolved through litigation or other means. From business agreements and entity formation to real estate law, probate and guardianship proceedings, asset protection strategies and more, our firm has the experience to provide the representation you deserve.
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Civil Litigation
Our litigation experience includes:
- Business and Commercial Matters
- Contract Disputes
- Real Estate Litigation
- Partnership, Corporate and Other Business Entity Ownership and Control Disputes
- Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants and Unfair Competition
- Probate Disputes, Will Contests and Guardianship
- Bankruptcy and Adversary Proceedings
- Banking and Financial Services
- Professional and Fiduciary Liability
- Business Torts and Fraud
- Business Divorce
- Shareholder Disputes
- Deceptive Trade Practices
- Unfair Competition and Non-Compete
- Construction
- Cases Involving Construction Flaws
- Cases Involving Design Flaws and Construction Defects
- Disputes Over Construction Contracts
- Disputes Between Owners, General Contractors and Subcontractors
- Lien Fillings and All Aspects of Lien Disputes
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Real Estate
Our real estate law experience includes:
- Purchase and Sale
- Leasing
- Interpretation and Drafting of Real Estate Contracts
- Boundary Disputes and Adverse Possession
- Partition and Other Issues Involving Tenants in Common
- Zoning and Land Use
- Construction Law
- Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation
- Foreclosure
- Asset Protection Planning
- Texas Real Estate Commission Licensee Representation
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Business Law
Our business law experience includes:
- Entity Formation and Structuring
- General Business Representation
- Business Planning
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Entity Structure and Organization
- Contracts and Agreements
- Corporate Governance
- Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
- Secured Transactions
- Divestitures and Asset Sales
- Asset Protection Planning
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Estate Planning and Probate
Our estate planning and probate law experience includes:
- Preparation of Wills, Trusts and All Estate Planning Documents
- Advising Clients in Avoiding Federal Estate Tax Avoidance
- Estate Planning
- Lifetime and Testamentary Trust Creation and Administration
- Estate Administration – With and Without a Will
- Preparation of Ancillary Documents
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Durable Power of Attorney
- HIPAA Release
- Directive to Physician (Living Will)
- Designation of Guardian
- Remains Directive
- Estate and Probate Litigation
- Will Contests
- Trust Litigation
- Family Limited Partnership Creation and Litigation
- Taxation of Estates and Trusts
- Creation of Charitable Trusts and Private Foundations
- Intestacy and Community Property
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Fiduciary Litigation
- Asset Protection Planning
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LOCATION
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8226 Douglas Avenue, Suite 648
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 965-8535 Direct
(214) 965-8545 Fax
Communications with Billings & Tubb, PLLC via this website or via email do not establish an attorney-client relationship and any information sent to Billings & Tubb, PLLC before establishing an attorney-client relationship as evidenced by a signed engagement letter agreement is on a non-confidential, non-privileged basis. Therefore, until Billings & Tubb, PLLC has formally established an attorney-client relationship with you, do NOT send any confidential information or any information you would expect to be maintained in confidence through this website or through any email address posted on this website.
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