Attorney Alan Leibel, Palmer & Manuel, L.L.P., Dallas, Texas

Alan S. Leibel
Dallas, Texas


phone	(214) 242-6444
fax	(214) 265-1950
email	Email Me

Mr. Leibel has extensive trial experience in state and federal court. He has represented clients resolving disputes by jury and non-jury trials, arbitration, mediation and direct negotiations. Mr. Leibel is proficient in all types of civil litigation, including: defending and prosecuting ERISA claims; telecommunication disputes; commercial disputes among third parties; shareholders and/or partners; and secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy adversary proceedings, seeking prejudgment relief such as sequestration and garnishments. He has defended against and obtained injunctions enjoining real estate foreclosures and claims raised in connection with such suits; representation of fiduciaries with regard to claims on behalf of or against estates or trusts.

Areas of Practice:: Commercial Litigation; Probate & Estate Administration; Commercial Collection/Workouts; ERISA Litigation

Litigation Percentage:: 75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certification/Specialties:: Certified Mediator

Bar Admissions:: Texas, 1976; U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1977; U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1982; U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1988; U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2001; U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1982

Education:: Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
J.D.; South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, 1973
B.A.

Published Works:: "Street Law: A Course in Practical Law" (Family Law Section), Dallas Independent School District, 1984; "Street Law: A Course in Practical Law" (Family Law Section), Texas State Bar, 1987

Honors and Awards:: AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 1987 - Present

Professional Associations and Memberships:: Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1983; Chairman; ABA - Litigation Section; Texas Bar - Litigation, Labor & Family Law Sections

Pro Bono Activities:: Attorney, University Meadows Neighborhood Association, 2003 - 2005; Director, University Meadows Neighborhood Association, 2005 - Present

Located in Dallas, Texas, the law office of Palmer & Manuel, L.L.P., proudly serves clients in Dallas County, Collin County, Denton County, and the North Texas area, including the cities of McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Highland Park, University Park, Carrollton, Garland, Coppell, South Lake, Rockwall, Mesquite, Irving, Rowlett, Denton, Fort Worth, Arlington, Lewisville, and Grand Prairie, Texas.