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Camille M. Tankersley
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Practice Areas:
- Probate litigation
- Estate administration & Litigation
- Mediation and Arbitration
Biography
Attorney Camille Morris Tankersley grew up in Midland, Texas, and first realized she wanted to be an attorney in second grade.
Camille earned her degree in Government with a minor in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1994. She then pursued a law degree, graduating from South Texas College of Law in December 1997. During her time in law school, Camille actively participated in mock trial, the mediation clinic, and served as the Mid-Law Senator for the Student Bar Association. She broadened her academic experiences by spending the summer of 1996 in Rhodes, Greece, participating in a maritime study abroad program, and the summer of 1997 in Honolulu, Hawaii, attending a summer study program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Camille is an experienced civil litigator with a committed dedication to representing her clients successfully through all phases of litigation. She has practiced law for 26 years and is a fierce advocate of protecting her clients' interests. Camille specializes in probate litigation and in estate planning matters.
Throughout her extensive career as an attorney, Camille has focused primarily on civil litigation, while representing small businesses and individuals across a wide range of legal matters. She has handled cases in personal injury, landlord/tenant disputes, probate, and negligence. Additionally, Camille has advised both corporate and individual clients on real estate transactions and addressed commercial litigation needs, including cases involving construction, DTPA, negligence, and breach of contract.
As a qualified mediator, Camille has mediated over 150 cases, and as a Texas Comptroller arbitrator, she has arbitrated more than 200 cases.
Her clients appreciate her wealth of experience and her unwavering commitment to protecting their best interests throughout every phase of litigation.
Camille resides in Houston with her husband Lee, her two children Pierce and Preston and her rescue dog Vivian. She enjoys traveling, reading, and any activity related to water.
Education
- South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas
- J.D. - 1997
- University of Texas at Austin, Texas
- B.A. - 05/1994
- Major: Government
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1998
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2001
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2001
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2001
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2001
- U.S. Tax Court, 2021
Certified Legal Specialties
- Texas Qualified Mediator, 1997
- FINRA Qualified Arbitrator, 2009
- Texas Comptroller Certified Arbitrator, 2017
Professional Associations
- Houston Bar Association, 2021 to Present
- Texas Bar College, 2021 to Present
- Texas Probate Law American Inn of Court, 2021 to Present
Representative Cases
- Estate of Carol Faye Moser Truksa, Brazoria County, Texas. Obtained jury verdict in favor of client’s position (will proponent) in a will contest case.
- Several successful summary judgment or dispositive motions.
Current Employment Position
- Attorney