Susan Grace Benton, Entertainment Attorney in Southlake, Texas
Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, General, and International
MemberatBruning Law Firm, PC
Southlake, TX
Practicing entertainment in Southlake since 1987.
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Susan Grace Benton is a member based in Southlake, TX. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and International. Susan has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bruning Law Firm, PC.
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- Southlake, TX
- Experience
- over 39 years
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- Entertainment · General · International
- Handles Entertainment, General, and International matters from Southlake, TX.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Susan Grace Benton: Susan Grace Benton is a member based in Southlake, TX. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and International. Susan has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bruning Law Firm, PC.
Areas of practice
Susan's practice areas in Southlake
Susan concentrates on entertainment, general, international, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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Entertainment cases in Southlake, Texas
Susan takes entertainment matters in Southlake, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
General cases in Southlake, Texas
Susan takes general matters in Southlake, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
International cases in Southlake, Texas
Susan takes international matters in Southlake, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Southlake, Texas
Susan takes ip matters in Southlake, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Susan Grace Benton, entertainment attorney serving Southlake
Susan Grace Benton is a member based in Southlake, TX. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and International. Susan has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bruning Law Firm, PC. Susan works from Southlake, Texas and takes on entertainment matters across the region.
Ms. Susan Grace Benton is a lawyer practicing entertainment & the arts, intellectual property, art and 3 other areas of law. Susan received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years. Susan practices at Bruning Law Firm, PC in Southlake, TX.
How Susan handles entertainment matters
Ms. Susan Grace Benton is a lawyer practicing entertainment & the arts, intellectual property, art and 3 other areas of law. Susan received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years. Susan practices at Bruning Law Firm, PC in Southlake, TX.
Who Susan represents
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, general, and international matters in Southlake and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Susan studied and practices
Southern Methodist University
J.D. · 1987
Southern Methodist University
B.B.A. · 1984
Jurisdictions
Susan's state bar admissions
Texas
1987 · ACTIVE
Susan studied at J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.B.A. in Southern Methodist University.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.B.A. in Southern Methodist University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Susan's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Texas Society for American Archaeology Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
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Locations
Susan Grace Benton's office in Southlake
Susan's primary office is at 630 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 57, Southlake, TX, 76092-6273. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Bruning Law Firm, PC
630 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 57
Southlake, TX 76092-6273
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How to hire Susan Grace Benton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan'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; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Southlake, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment 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 Susan
Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment 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. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susan Grace Benton
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Texas typically take?
Simple entertainment 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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Southlake?
Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?
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. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Susan'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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