Christopher D. Leavins

Christopher D. Leavins: Attorney with Germer PLLC
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Biography

Christopher D. Leavins is a Principal and Member at our Beaumont office and has been with Germer PLLC since 2008. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics prior to receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence at South Texas College of Law. Chris is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Chris has extensive experience in representing real estate developers, lenders, and businesses, as well as individuals in complex real estate transactions, financing, leasing, development, subdivisions, shopping centers and office buildings. In addition, he also has experience in estate planning, probate, business acquisitions, commercial litigation, and advising clients on the formation, operation and dissolution of various business entities. Chris has significant public entity representation, including acting as City Attorney and City Prosecutor for local municipalities, as well as representing economic development corporations and emergency service providers. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, a Thompson Reuters publication, from 2018 - 2022.

Professional Background

•Joined Germer in 2008

Professional Certifications

•Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
•Commercial Real Estate Law
•Residential Real Estate law
•Certified Mediator

Recognitions and Honors

•Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, a Thompson Reuters publication (2018-2022)
•Phi Delta Phi Highest Grade Award in Family Law
•Phi Delta Phi Highest Grade Award in Conflicts of Laws
•Phi Delta Phi Highest Grade Award in Law Office Management
•Dean’s Honor List

Interests

•Spending time with family and friends
•Running
•Watching Aggie sports
•Hunting

Civic Involvement

•Deacon and Trustee, Calvary Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas
•Member, Board of Trustees, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
•Member, School Board, Legacy Christian Academy, Beaumont, Texas
•Member, Board of Directors, Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas
•Member, Editorial Committee, Jefferson County Bar Association

(Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law & Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Business Organizations and Transactions
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Creditors Rights / Bankruptcy
  • Estate Planning and Probate
  • Financial Institutions
  • Public Law and Financing
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4915, Beaumont, TX 77701
University Attended:
Texas A & M University, B.S., Economics 2004
Law School Attended:
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2007
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, State Bar of Texas; All Texas state courts; United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; United States Tax Court; United States District Court for the Eastern, Southern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas
Memberships:

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

•Texas Bar Association
•Jefferson County Bar Association
•Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association
•Texas City Attorneys Association

Birth Information:
Vidor, Texas, June 22, 1982
Certifications:
Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law & Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
919640441

Payment Information

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Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

3.8/5.0 (1 review)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    3.0/5.0

  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 05/13/13 in General Liability Defense

    Chris is a young, bright and hard working lawyer who is learning and improving yearly as he gains more experience.

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Contact Information:

737-615-1534  Phone

www.germer.com

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