Atty. John Peyton Barnes

Atty. John Peyton Barnes

Mr. John Peyton Barnes is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, bankruptcy, business and 14 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 35 J. Erfahrung 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Peyton Barnes at a glance

John Peyton Barnes is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Leyh, Payne & Mallia, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (1991), Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1991), Texas (1997), and US Supreme Court (2006). Educated at South Texas College Of Law (J.D., 1997) and Vanderbilt University B.A. Political Science Vanderbilt University (B.A. Political, 1994). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Peyton Barnes is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, bankruptcy, business and 14 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Leyh, Payne & Mallia, PLLC in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Peyton Barnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Peyton Barnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Peyton Barnes

Where is John Peyton Barnes's law office located?
John Peyton Barnes's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Leyh, Payne & Mallia, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Peyton Barnes handle?
John Peyton Barnes focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Peyton Barnes practiced law?
John Peyton Barnes has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Peyton Barnes go to law school?
John Peyton Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Political, 1994).
How can I contact John Peyton Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College Of Law
- 1997
B.A. Political
Vanderbilt University B.A. Political Science Vanderbilt University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1991
Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1991
Texas
Admitted: 1997
US Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2006
Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 2011
Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 2011
Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 2011

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