How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a business case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Stephen offer a free consultation?

Stephen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Stephen's current terms during booking.

How long do business cases in Texas typically take?

Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Stephen take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

Stephen is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephen?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Stephen accepting new business clients right now?

Stephen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Stephen Ferris Malouf, Business Attorney in Dallas, Texas

Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Class Action, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

MemberatMalouf & Nockels LLP

Dallas, TX

Practicing business in Dallas since 1982.

44+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 1 client review
1: Bar admission

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Stephen Ferris Malouf is a member based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation. Stephen has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Malouf & Nockels LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Dallas, TX
Experience: over 44 years
Known for: Business · Class Action · Litigation

Handles Business, Class Action, and Litigation matters from Dallas, TX.
Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Stephen takes on

Stephen concentrates on business, class action, litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Dallas, Texas

Stephen takes business matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Class Action cases in Dallas, Texas

Stephen takes class action matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Dallas, Texas

Stephen takes litigation matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Dallas, Texas

Stephen takes medical malpractice matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas

Stephen takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Stephen Ferris Malouf — business lawyer in Dallas

Mr. Stephen Ferris Malouf is a lawyer practicing business litigation, medical malpractice, mdl and 7 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Dallas in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years. Stephen practices at Malouf & Nockels LLP in Dallas, TX.

How Stephen handles business matters

Who Stephen represents

Stephen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and litigation matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

St. Mary's University School of Law
J.D. · 1982
University of Dallas
B.A. · 1977

Jurisdictions

Stephen's state bar admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit
1982 · ACTIVE

Stephen studied at J.D. in St. Mary's University School of Law and B.A. in University of Dallas.

Law school and academic background

Stephen completed J.D. in St. Mary's University School of Law and B.A. in University of Dallas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephen runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Stephen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Stephen's professional memberships and bar associations

- Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates, 2001
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Member - American Board of Trial Advocates, 1997. United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division - San Antonio, Texas, August 1981 to December 1981. Clinical Intern to the Honorable Fred Shannon
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Court of Appeals, Fifth Supreme Judicial District of Texas, Dallas, Texas, May 1982 to December 1982. Briefing Attorney to Ted Z. Robertson. AUTHOR/LECTURER: Captured on Disk: Recording, Editing and Using Digital Depositions, National College of Advocacy
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Demonstrative Evidence on a Budget, Texas Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, 2001
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Failure to Diagnose & Mistreatment of Diseases - Colon Cancer, National College of Advocacy of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Hawaii Trial Lawyers Association, 2001
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Demonstrative Evidence, University of Houston Law Foundation, How to Offer and Exclude Evidence Seminar, 2001
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Every Picture Tells a Story: Using Videos in Mediation, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2001 Winter Convention, 2001
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To Try or Not to Try - The Use of Technology in Preparing a Case for Mediation and Settlement, Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, Inc. Annual Seminar, 2000
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New Millennium - New Technology, State Bar of Texas 7th Annual Advanced Medical Malpractice Course, 2000
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Demand Letters and Settlement Brochures - Getting What Your Client Deserves, National College of Advocacy of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Winter Convention, 2000
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High-Tech Courtroom Presentation: Closing Argument, National College of Advocacy of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America-Technology for the Trial Lawyer Seminar, 1999
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Case Management Technologies, State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, 1999
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Using Computers to Present the Case in the Courtroom, State Bar of Texas Practical Computing CLE Course, 1999
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What Attorneys Should Know About the Internet - Attorney Website Strategies, State Bar of Texas Professional Development Program, 1999
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Demonstrative Evidence, University of Houston Law Foundation, How to Offer and Exclude Evidence Seminar, 1999
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Demonstrative Evidence, Texas Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Personal Injury Course, 1998
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Demonstrative Evidence, University of Houston Law Foundation, How to Offer and Exclude Evidence Seminar, 1998
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Computerized Litigation Support, State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, 1997
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The Use of Technology in the Courtroom, Amarillo Bar Association, Annual Spring Institute, 1997
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The Use of Technology in the Courtroom, South Texas College of Law, Advanced Civil Trial Conference, 1997
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Use of Computers in Your Practice, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association 1997 Winter Ski Seminar, 1997
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Computers and Trial Practice, Start to Finish, Law Education Institute and Bureau of National Affairs 1997 National CLE Conference, 1997
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Computers and the Trial Lawyer: What to Buy, Where to Get It, and How to Use It, 16-2 The Tennessee Trial Lawyer Magazine 1996
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Use of Computers in Preparing a Case for Trial, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association Last Chance Seminar, 1996
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Use of Computers in Trial Preparation, Texas Lawyer, Law Technology 96 Conference, 1996
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Technology and the Trial Lawyer: Preparation to Presentation, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, National Meeting, 1996
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Demonstrative Evidence and More: The Use of Computers and Technology in the Law Office and Courtroom, Texas Trial Lawyers Association Litigation Refresher Course, 1996
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Beyond Gimmicks: Computers as a Competitive Advantage, Law Education Institute, Inc. 1996 National CLE Conference, 1996
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Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Anti-Monopoly Law of the Republic of Kyrgyz, American Bar Association Central and Fast European Law Initiative, 1996
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Starwars: Demonstrative Aids and Technology for Small Firms, South Texas College of Law Evidence Seminar, 1995
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Computers and Trial, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing and Texas Lawyer, Law Technology 95, 1995
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Demonstrative Evidence, University of Houston Law Foundation, Advanced Evidence and Discovery Seminar, 1995
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Technological Wizardry in the Courtroom, State Bar of Texas 21st Annual Advanced Family Law Course, 1995
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Technology and Trial, State Bar of Texas Annual Convention, 1995
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Demonstrative Evidence, Texas Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Personal Injury Course, 1995
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Demonstrative Evidence, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Nuts and Bolts Seminar/Litigation Short Course, 1995
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Demonstrative Evidence: High-and Low-Tech: How to Do It on a Budget, How to Offer and Exclude It, University of Houston Law Foundation Seminar, 1995
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Technology in the Courtroom, Dallas Bar Headnotes, 1994
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Technology & Trial - News You Can Use, Texas Lawyer Fourth Annual Law Technology Conference and Exhibition, 1994
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Demonstrative Evidence on a Small Budget, The Nuts and Bolts of Practicing Plaintiff's Law in Dallas, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 1994
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Comments on Proposed Amendments to the 1991 Anti-Monopoly Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan, American Bar Association Central and East European Law Initiative, 1994
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How to Use Demonstrative Evidence in All Phases of Trial, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, 1994
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Computer Use in the Courtroom and Elsewhere, Dallas Bar Association, Learning from the Masters Seminar, 1993
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Russia in 1992 - A Western View, Ural State Law Academy, 1993 International Scientific Symposium, 1993
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Limitations on Attorneys' Fees in Personal Injury Actions Involving Minors, with M. Mitchell, 55 Tex. B.J. 1122 (1992)
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Translating Medicals Info Loss of Earnings and Physical Impairment, Preparing, Trying, and Settling Auto Collision Cases, State Bar of Texas Seminar, 1992
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Law Office and Court: Automation and Management, Baltic Republic Legal Conference, 1990
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Insurance and Risk Management - Principles, Litigation, and Advocacy, Baltic Republic Legal Conference, 1990
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Automobile Owners and Operators Liability, Texas Torts & Remedies (Mathew Bender, 1987)
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Day-in-the-Life Videos: The Attorney's View, National Forensic Video Association Journal, 1987
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Criminal Appellate Rights of the United States, 11 Voice for the Defense 5 (1983)
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Locations

Stephen Ferris Malouf's office in Dallas

Stephen's primary office is at 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 1600, Dallas, TX, 75219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Malouf & Nockels LLP

3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 1600

Dallas, TX 75219

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Stephen Ferris Malouf — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Stephen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Dallas.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Stephen Ferris Malouf — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stephen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Stephen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Stephen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Stephen

Stephen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Stephen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Stephen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Stephen Ferris Malouf

How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Stephen offer a free consultation?
Stephen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Stephen's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Stephen take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Stephen is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Stephen accepting new business clients right now?
Stephen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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