Terry D. Criss
I met my wife, Patty, after the Dallas White Rock Marathon in December,
2010. We were married in April, 2012, in Costa Rica. We make our home in Far North with our dogs, Cooper and Daisy Mae and our cats, Josie and Nico. We enjoy travelling, spending time with friends and binging our favorite shows.
4324 Mapleshade Lane, Suite 273
Plano, Texas 75093
972-439-2793
tcriss@terrycrisslaw.com
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All the Rest . . .
When I hit 40, it was made clear to me
that I was not going to outlive my
lifestyle. After some not-so-gentle urging, I dedicated myself to living a better life. I ate healthier. I started running. I discovered a talent and a passion for it. After a few years, I moved into triathlon and I still train although I no longer compete. I've run races and competed in triathlons at all of the standard distances. The bonus of an active lifestyle isn't limited to the health benefits. Sharing the time, the struggles, and the triumphs with family and friends who are out there with you adds layers of communication, compassion, fun and love that can't be found elsewhere.
Professionally . . .
I was born and raised in Kansas, where I graduated from the University of Kansas (1984) and Washburn University School of Law (1987). After finishing law school, I began my legal career with Hampton & Royce, LC, in Salina, Kansas. One advantage of practicing law in a mid-sized city in Kansas is that I was exposed to nearly every area of civil law. I have represented plaintiffs and defendants in hundreds of cases, written wills and trusts, drafted contracts and litigated the meaning of contracts written by others. I've guided clients as they settled cases in mediation and represented them in court when settlement could not be achieved.
In 2011, I was admitted to the State Bar of Texas and in January, 2012, began my North Texas practice. Since then I've been providing legal advice and support for an increasing number of business clients and at the same time advocating for consumers who find themselves in need of legal representation. The balance between these two differing roles helps keep me energized.