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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Beaumont, TX
Mel W Shelander & Tara Shelander Attorneys At Law has served the people of Texas for over four decades, establishing itself as one of Beaumont's most respected legal practices. Our attorneys bring 50 years of combined experience across family law, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and business law, offering clients a comprehensive understanding of complex legal challenges. We prioritize personalized communication, prompt responses, and tailored strategies to protect clients' interests in life-changing legal matters.Our deep roots in Beaumont allow us to combine local knowledge with proven expertise in both trial and negotiation settings. We provide payment plans, same-day appointments when available, and initial phone consultations to ensure accessible, client-focused representation. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful outcomes and testimonials from satisfied clients across Southeast Texas.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Business Law
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our team provides personalized communication and prompt responses
- Payment plans available to ensure accessible legal representation
- Same-day appointments offered when available for urgent matters
- Proven track record in both trial and negotiation settings
What people say
Great attorney and staff
Best lawyer in Beaumont
Highly recommend
Compassionate representation
Effective legal counsel
Services
Family Law
Our Beaumont family law lawyers handle divorce, adoption, custody battles, and child support cases with compassion and expertise. We help clients understand their rights while considering long-term implications of legal decisions. Our approach balances emotional sensitivity with strategic legal representation to protect family interests.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from auto accidents, slip and falls, and workplace injuries. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies to secure fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We work on contingency fees to ensure accessible legal representation.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team protects clients' constitutional rights in cases ranging from DUIs to serious felony charges. We investigate police procedures, challenge evidence, and develop defense strategies tailored to each case. We provide immediate assistance with bail hearings and court representation.
Estate Planning
We help clients create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and probate administration. Our attorneys address digital assets, special needs trusts, and tax implications to ensure smooth asset distribution. We guide families through Jefferson County's specific probate processes.
Business Law
We assist businesses with contract disputes, formation, mergers, and regulatory compliance. Our local expertise covers Texas state requirements and Beaumont-specific ordinances. We provide strategic counsel for startups to established corporations in Southeast Texas' industrial sector.
People
Mel W. Shelander
Attorney
Practicing law for over 35 years in Beaumont, Mel W. Shelander handles family law, personal injury, and criminal defense cases. A native of Beaumont with extensive trial experience, he provides comprehensive legal representation across multiple practice areas.
Tara Shelander
Attorney
Tara Shelander combines legal expertise with local knowledge to represent clients in Southeast Texas. As part of the Mel W Shelander & Tara Shelander Attorneys At Law team, she provides dedicated legal counsel in various practice areas while maintaining community involvement.
Colette Shelander
Attorney
Colette Shelander offers personalized legal representation with a focus on client communication and prompt responses. She works alongside experienced attorneys to address diverse legal needs in Beaumont and surrounding communities.
Questions
What areas of law does Shelander Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and business law, with over 40 years of combined experience.
How long has Shelander Law Firm been in practice?
Our firm has served Beaumont and surrounding areas for over four decades, established in 1976.
Do you offer flexible payment options?
Yes, we provide payment plans to ensure accessible legal representation for all clients.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our broad legal expertise combined with local knowledge and personalized approach sets us apart.
Do you handle cases outside Beaumont?
While based in Beaumont, we serve clients throughout Southeast Texas and surrounding communities.
