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Tyler
Attorney
J. Mitchell Beard
about
J. Mitchell Beard (Mitch) focuses his legal practice on general Civil Litigation and Oil and Gas Law. He represents a diverse range of clients, including both corporate and individual clients, with particular experience in condemnation actions for oil and gas corporations, as well as landowners. Mitch also provides legal representation in oil and gas transactions and disputes.
Career Background
Mitch joined Flowers Davis PLLC after his time at Wellborn, Houston, Adkison, Mann, Sadler & Hill, L.L.P. in Henderson, Texas, where he served first as an Associate Attorney and later as a Partner for seven years. His legal career has spanned a wide range of practice areas, including:
- General Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Family Law
- Corporate and Business Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Appellate Law
- Probate Law
Before entering the legal field, Mitch worked as a Registered Pharmacist (R. Ph.) for seven years, which has greatly contributed to his ability to handle medical malpractice cases, both from the plaintiff and defendant perspectives, as well as his approach to personal injury lawsuits.
Community Involvement
Mitch is deeply committed to his community, offering pro bono legal services and serving as ad litem for minor children in family law disputes and cases involving allegations of neglect or abuse. He has also provided legal advice and services benefiting the welfare of animals.
Mitch resides in Whitehouse, Texas, where he remains actively involved in local legal and charitable endeavors.
Oil & Gas
Business & Commercial Litigation
Eminent Domain/Condemnation
Oil & Gas Litigation
Baylor University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1989
University of Houston School of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, 1979
Stephen F. Austin University, pre-pharmacy undergraduate studies
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas, 1989
EXTRACURRICULAR
Baylor Order of Barristers
Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society
Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
Baylor University School of Law Moot Court Competition
HONORS & AWARDS
Baylor University School of Law Dean’s List
MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Texas, the Appellate Section of the State Bar of Texas
Smith County Bar Association
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
American Pharmaceutical Association
Pro Bono legal services to the County Court at Law In and For Rusk County
Informal service with courts and with the Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services/Child Protective Services
Rusk County Animal Outreach, Inc., Board Member