Tara Shelander

Tara Shelander

Attorney

Professional Summary

Tara Shelander is an attorney at Shelander Law Firm in Beaumont, Texas, known for "a lot of energy, diligence, and motivation" in serving clients. She brings a distinctive background combining business expertise with legal practice.

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (May 2006) - Lamar University, Beaumont
  • Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (December 2007) - Lamar University, Beaumont
  • Juris Doctor (December 2013) - Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston (completed in 2.5 years)

Professional Credentials

  • Specialty Certifications: AOTMP Contract Negotiations and Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Bar Admissions: All Texas State Courts, Federal Court - Eastern District of Texas, Supreme Court of the United States

Practice Areas

  • Business Law
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills and Trusts
  • Family Law

Experience

Tara has practiced law for 10 years with litigation experience in business practices, contempt of court, child support, child custody, divorce, and criminal cases.

Community Involvement

  • Volunteer with Jefferson County Bar Association
  • Member, Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association

Personal Background

Born and raised in Beaumont, she is a former Division One college tennis player who emphasizes that "hard work and commitment are what it takes to succeed."