Atty. Bruce D. Oakley

Atty. Bruce D. Oakley

Bruce D. Oakley is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, general practice, litigation, arbitration and employment and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce D. Oakley at a glance

Bruce D. Oakley is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Hogan Lovells US LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, adr, aviation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and District o (1989) and New York (2021). Educated at Baylor University Law School (J.D., 1989) and Baylor University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bruce D. Oakley is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, general practice, litigation, arbitration and employment and 2 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Bruce practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce D. Oakley's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Bruce D. Oakley is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Bruce D. Oakley is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Bruce D. Oakley is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Bruce D. Oakley is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →

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 Bruce D. Oakley

Where is Bruce D. Oakley's law office located?
Bruce D. Oakley's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Hogan Lovells US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce D. Oakley handle?
Bruce D. Oakley focuses on formation, adr, aviation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Bruce D. Oakley practiced law?
Bruce D. Oakley has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Bruce D. Oakley go to law school?
Bruce D. Oakley earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Bruce D. Oakley for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce D. Oakley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce D. Oakley received?
Bruce D. Oakley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University Law School
- 1989
B.A.
Baylor University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and District o
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 2021

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