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Kristine Rae Chaney, Employment Attorney in Sour Lake, Texas

Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Environmental, and Litigation

Sour Lake, TX

Practicing employment in Sour Lake since 1992.

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Kristine Rae Chaney is an attorney based in Sour Lake, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Environmental, and Litigation. Kristine has over 34 years of legal experience.

Based in
Sour Lake, TX
Experience
over 34 years
Known for
Employment · Environmental · Litigation
  • Handles Employment, Environmental, and Litigation matters from Sour Lake, TX.
  • Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kristine Rae Chaney: Kristine Rae Chaney is an attorney based in Sour Lake, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Environmental, and Litigation. Kristine has over 34 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Kristine's practice areas in Sour Lake

Kristine concentrates on employment, environmental, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kristine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Sour Lake, Texas

Kristine takes employment matters in Sour Lake, 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 Kristine agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Sour Lake, Texas

Kristine takes environmental matters in Sour Lake, 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 Kristine agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Sour Lake, Texas

Kristine takes litigation matters in Sour Lake, 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 Kristine agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Sour Lake, Texas

Kristine takes personal injury matters in Sour Lake, 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 Kristine agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Sour Lake, Texas

Kristine takes product liability matters in Sour Lake, 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 Kristine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Kristine Rae Chaney, employment attorney serving Sour Lake

Kristine Rae Chaney is an attorney based in Sour Lake, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Environmental, and Litigation. Kristine has over 34 years of legal experience. Kristine works from Sour Lake, Texas and takes on employment matters across the region.

Kristine Rae Chaney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, labor and employment and 4 other areas of law. Kristine received a degree from Watterson College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years. Kristine practices in Sour Lake, TX.

Working with Kristine on a employment matter

Kristine Rae Chaney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, labor and employment and 4 other areas of law. Kristine received a degree from Watterson College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years. Kristine practices in Sour Lake, TX.

Clients Kristine works with

Kristine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, environmental, and litigation matters in Sour Lake and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Kristine studied and practices

  • University of West Los Angeles

    J.D. · 1992

  • Watterson College

    Paralegal Degree · 1987

Jurisdictions

Kristine's state bar admissions

  • U.S. Virgin Islands

    2005 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1992 · ACTIVE

Kristine studied at J.D. in University of West Los Angeles and Paralegal Degree in Watterson College.

Law school and academic background

Kristine completed J.D. in University of West Los Angeles and Paralegal Degree in Watterson College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kristine runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Kristine Rae Chaney's office in Sour Lake

Kristine's primary office is at 522 Lawrence Ln, Sour Lake, TX, 77659-9789. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

522 Lawrence Ln

Sour Lake, TX 77659-9789

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kristine Rae Chaney — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Kristine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristine'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; Kristine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Sour Lake, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Kristine

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment 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. Kristine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kristine Rae Chaney

  • How much does it cost to hire Kristine for a employment case?

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

  • Does Kristine offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do employment cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple employment 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. Kristine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kristine take my case if I'm outside Sour Lake?

    Kristine 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 — Kristine 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 Kristine?

    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. Kristine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kristine accepting new employment clients right now?

    Kristine'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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