Atty. Cindy Muller

Atty. Cindy Muller

Cindy Matherne Muller is a partner in the Maritime Practice Group and head of the firm’s Houston office. She represents a broad range of companies, from large multinational EPC contractors to private equity portfolio companies, doing business in the energy, maritime, and construction industries, on capital projects and commercial and restructuring transactions, and compliance functions.

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About Cindy Muller at a glance

Cindy Muller is a maritime attorney based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Jones Walker Llp. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Cindy Matherne Muller is a partner in the Maritime Practice Group and head of the firm’s Houston office
  • She represents a broad range of companies, from large multinational EPC contractors to private equity portfolio companies, doing business in the energy, maritime, and construction industries, on capital projects and commercial and restructuring transactions, and compliance functions
  • Cindy participates in the Construction, Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources, and Maritime industry teams and also serves as co-chair of the firm’s offshore wind initiative
  • For most of her career, Cindy has built her legal and executive experience as general counsel
  • vice president, legal
  • and chief compliance officer, advising global oilfield service companies
  • As a result of this client-side experience, she has broad knowledge of issues facing general counsels, a distinct understanding of energy and construction industry legal and business issues, and brings efficient, practical solutions to her clients
  • She has significant construction transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating domestic and international engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements, for onshore and offshore energy infrastructure projects with related subcontracts
  • She also regularly negotiates day-to-day commercial agreements, including master service agreements
  • She also has maritime transactional, restructuring, and regulatory experience, which includes advising on Jones Act ownership and compliance issues and coastwise trade regulations
  • Her transactional experience includes negotiation of charter parties, contracts of affreightment, and construction and decommissioning agreements
  • Cindy’s restructuring practice is informed by her experience serving as the General Counsel of a publicly-traded offshore service vessel company, while guiding it through the chapter 11 process
  • She uses that knowledge to guide and represent stakeholders in restructuring or bankruptcy processes, including advising creditors of their rights, advising members of unsecured creditors committees, and advising debtors on special maritime issues
  • In the corporate arena, she has drafted, developed, and implemented entire compliance programs and policies for international service companies and has advised on domestic and international joint ventures, restructuring transactions, and M&A transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Cindy Muller's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Cindy Muller's law office located?
Cindy Muller's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Jones Walker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cindy Muller handle?
Cindy Muller focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Cindy Muller go to law school?
Cindy Muller earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
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What awards or recognition has Cindy Muller received?
Cindy Muller's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law
- 2026

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