Dionne Carney Rainey, Business Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation
PartneratHunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Dallas, TX
Practicing business in Dallas since 1998.
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Dionne Carney Rainey is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Dionne has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
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- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 28 years
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- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Dionne Carney Rainey: Dionne Carney Rainey is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Dionne has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Dionne Carney Rainey
Dionne concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dionne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Dallas, Texas
Dionne 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 Dionne agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Dallas, Texas
Dionne 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 Dionne agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Dionne Carney Rainey — Over 28 years of Texas business experience
Dionne Carney Rainey is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Dionne has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
Ms. Dionne Carney Rainey is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial. Dionne received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years. Dionne practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Dallas, TX.
Dionne's approach to business cases
Ms. Dionne Carney Rainey is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial. Dionne received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years. Dionne practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Dallas, TX.
Clients Dionne works with
Dionne reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Dionne Carney Rainey's legal education and bar admissions
Louisiana State University
J.D. · 1998
Louisiana State University
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Dionne's state bar admissions
Texas
1999 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
1998 · ACTIVE
Louisiana -all state
1998 · ACTIVE
Dionne studied at J.D. in Louisiana State University and B.A. in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Dionne completed J.D. in Louisiana State University and B.A. in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dionne runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Dionne's professional memberships and bar associations
Louisiana State Bar Association State Bar of Texas
membership
Locations
Dionne Carney Rainey's office in Dallas
Dionne's primary office is at 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700, Dallas, TX, 75202-2755. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700
Dallas, TX 75202-2755
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How to hire Dionne Carney Rainey — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dionne usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dionne charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dionne'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; Dionne 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 Dionne
Dionne 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. Dionne confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dionne'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 Dionne Carney Rainey
How much does it cost to hire Dionne for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dionne walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dionne offer a free consultation?
Dionne charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dionne's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Dionne'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. Dionne gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dionne take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Dionne 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 — Dionne 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 Dionne?
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. Dionne will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dionne accepting new business clients right now?
Dionne'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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