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MEREDITH J. HATCH

Dallas,Texas

Summary

Results-oriented legal professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to quickly adapt and learn in fast-paced environments, contributing effectively to team objectives. Committed to delivering high-quality legal services while supporting organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney

Andrews & Barth, P.C.
Dallas, Texas
06.2024 - Current
  • Craft complex estate plans for clients with substantial assets
  • Utilize expertise in minimizing estate taxes, asset protection strategies, charitable giving, and navigating intricate legal issues related to large estates

Associate Attorney

AndersonClements, PLLC
Abilene, Texas
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provided legal services in practice areas of real estate, probate, estate planning, family law, business associations, municipal law, child protective services, general transactional matters, and limited litigation matters

Attorney

Big Country Title/Walker Law Group
Abilene, Texas
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Conducted thorough review of title commitments and delivered curative title services for pending transactions
  • Applied knowledge of legal requirements in order to determine insurability of real estate transactions
  • Drafted essential documents for commercial and residential closings

In-House Counsel

Turner Behringer
Waco, Texas
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Provided strategic legal advice to a prominent full-service real estate company relating to development, investments, management, maintenance, sales, and leasing of property
  • Drafted and reviewed complex real estate contracts, commercial leases
  • Managed litigation related to property transactions, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth property acquisitions and dispositions

Associate Attorney

Owen, Voss, Owen & Melton, PC,/Countywide Title Company
Plainview, Texas
11.2016 - 07.2020
  • First female attorney hired in Firm's 100-year history
  • Provided legal services in practice areas of real estate, probate, estate planning, family law, business associations, and municipal law
  • Examined title, prepared curative documents and closing documents for Countywide Title Company
  • Served as co-counsel for Wayland Baptist University- handled matters including real estate, employment issues, Title IX, revised policies and procedures for student handbook and employee handbooks
  • Served as Deputy City Attorney for City of Hale Center, City of Abernathy, City of Olton, City of Lockney, and City of Petersburg-- drafted city ordinances, drafted and/or reviewed employment contracts, prepared bid packets, attended city council meetings

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence -

St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, Texas
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
01.2009

Personal Information

Title: Attorney

Organizationsactivitiesinterests

  • Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Parliamentarian, Chair of Composition, Orientation, Training, and Nomination Committee, Long Range Planning Committee
  • Meals on Wheels Plus of Abilene, Strategic Planning Committee, Personnel Committee
  • Kiwanis Club of Abilene, Co-Chair of New Membership Committee

Timeline

Attorney

Andrews & Barth, P.C.
06.2024 - Current

Associate Attorney

AndersonClements, PLLC
07.2022 - 05.2024

Attorney

Big Country Title/Walker Law Group
10.2021 - 07.2022

In-House Counsel

Turner Behringer
10.2020 - 10.2021

Associate Attorney

Owen, Voss, Owen & Melton, PC,/Countywide Title Company
11.2016 - 07.2020

Doctor of Jurisprudence -

St. Mary's University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish

Texas Tech University
MEREDITH J. HATCH