Atty. Austin Elam

Atty. Austin Elam

Austin Elam is a lawyer practicing energy, energy finance, oil and gas; exploration and production; oil field services and 2 other areas of law. Austin received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

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Profile Summary

About Austin Elam at a glance

Austin Elam is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Haynes and Boone, LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on m&a and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (2010). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2010) and Southern Methodist University (B.A. History, 2007). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Austin Elam is a lawyer practicing energy, energy finance, oil and gas
  • exploration and production
  • oil field services and 2 other areas of law
  • Austin received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Austin practices at Haynes and Boone, LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Austin Elam's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Energy & Utilities 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 Austin Elam

Where is Austin Elam's law office located?
Austin Elam's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Haynes and Boone, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Austin Elam handle?
Austin Elam focuses on m&a, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Austin Elam practiced law?
Austin Elam has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Austin Elam go to law school?
Austin Elam earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. History, 2007).
How can I contact Austin Elam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2010
B.A. History
Southern Methodist University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2010

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