Jill E. Jester

Jill E. Jester

Minor & Jester, P.C.
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Texas
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A dedicated advocate for her clients, Jill is experienced in serving clients in a wide range of legal needs. Born and raised in Denton, she is very involved in the local community and has been recognized with numerous awards. For instance, She was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Woman’s Board of Regents and was elected Chair of the Board in 2019. Jill graduated from Denton Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Denton program and currently serves as Board Chair of the Chamber. Jill was voted Best Civil Lawyer in the “Best of Denton County” publication (for 2016, 2017, and 2018), Best Wills & Estate Planning Attorney in 2018, and was named a Rising Star Attorney, published in Texas Monthly magazine for 2014-2020.

Education
South Texas College of Law
J.D.
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University of Oklahoma
B.A.
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Professional Experience
Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors
Denton Chamber of Commernce
- Current
Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Trustees
Texas Woman's University
- Current
Vice Chair
Econoic Development Partnership Board, City of Denton
- Current
Attorney
Minor & Jester, P.C.
- Current
Speaking Engagements
Legal and Financial Considerations in Entrepreneurship, SMART Business 101 Legal Series
Emerging evidentiary issues, Evidence and Advocacy Workshop
Awards
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Best Civil Lawyer
Best of Denton
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Best Civil Lawyer
Best of Denton
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Outstanding Young Lawyer
Denton County Young Lawyers Association
Shea Lynn Maloney Memorial Award
South Texas College of Law
Professional Associations
Texas Woman's University
Regent
- Current
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Denton County Young Lawyers Association
Past President
- Current
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Texas Association of Bank Counsel
Member
- Current
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Denton Benefit League
Member
- Current
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South Texas College of Law - Dean's Counsel and Young Alumni Leadership Circle
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Texas  # 24074490
Member
- Current
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Denton County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Denton Chamber of Commerce
Chair Elect
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Denton Festival Foundation
Board of Trustees
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Leadership Denton, Chamber of Commerce
Graduate
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24074490
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
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Fees
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Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Jill E. Jester's Website Profile
Website
Minor & Jester, P.C. Website
Contact & Map
Minor & Jester, P.C.
502 W Oak St
#200
Denton, TX 76201
Telephone: (940) 387-7585
Fax: (940) 808-0054