Atty. Amy L. Snell

Atty. Amy L. Snell

Phi Beta Kappa; Order of the Coif. Articles Editor, Georgetown Law Journal.

Houston Houston 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (346) 586-2734 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Amy L. Snell at a glance

Amy L. Snell is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1999), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2000), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2002). Educated at Cornell University (B.A. Georgetown, 1992) and Georgetown University J.D. magna cum laude Georgetown University J.D. articles editor Georgetown University J.D. Georgetown Law Journal Georgetown University J.D. Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Order of the Coif
  • Articles Editor, Georgetown Law Journal
  • Law Clerk to Hon. Lee Rosenthal, U.S
  • District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston, 1997-1998
  • Oxford University, Visiting Student, Queens College, 1990-1991
  • Rising Star, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics, 2005-2010

Practice Areas Explained

Amy L. Snell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy L. Snell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Amy L. Snell

Where is Amy L. Snell's law office located?
Amy L. Snell's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy L. Snell handle?
Amy L. Snell focuses on employment, business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Amy L. Snell practiced law?
Amy L. Snell has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Amy L. Snell go to law school?
Amy L. Snell earned their education at (B.A. Georgetown, 1992); (—).
How can I contact Amy L. Snell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Amy L. Snell received?
Amy L. Snell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.A. Georgetown
Cornell University
- 1992
Georgetown University J.D. magna cum laude Georgetown University J.D. articles editor Georgetown University J.D. Georgetown Law Journal Georgetown University J.D. Order of the Coif
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2002

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