Atty. Benton Musslewhite

Atty. Benton Musslewhite

Mr. Benton Musslewhite is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime, environmental and 5 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 72 yrs experience 72 year
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About Benton Musslewhite at a glance

Benton Musslewhite is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Benton Musselwhite. They have 72+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1954. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas (1954), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1954), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Suprem (1954). Educated at Southern Methodist University (LL.B. Georgetown, 1954) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A. Georgetown, 1953). Active member of Harris County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Benton Musslewhite is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime, environmental and 5 other areas of law
  • Benton received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1953, and has been licensed for 72 years
  • Benton practices at Law Office of Benton Musselwhite in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Benton Musslewhite's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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

Benton Musslewhite is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

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

Benton Musslewhite is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Benton Musslewhite is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Benton Musslewhite

Where is Benton Musslewhite's law office located?
Benton Musslewhite's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Law Office of Benton Musselwhite. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benton Musslewhite handle?
Benton Musslewhite focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Benton Musslewhite practiced law?
Benton Musslewhite has 72+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1954.
Where did Benton Musslewhite go to law school?
Benton Musslewhite earned their education at (LL.B. Georgetown, 1954); (B.B.A. Georgetown, 1953).
How can I contact Benton Musslewhite for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B. Georgetown
Southern Methodist University
- 1954
B.B.A. Georgetown
Southern Methodist University
- 1953

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1954
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1954
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Suprem
Admitted: 1954

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