Atty. Clarissa Benavides

Atty. Clarissa Benavides

Ms. Clarissa Benavides is a lawyer practicing entertainment, ethics-legal malpractice, gas and energy resources and 7 other areas of law.

McAllen McAllen 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Clarissa Benavides at a glance

Clarissa Benavides is a business, environmental, entertainment, energy, and international attorney based in McAllen, Texas. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1997). Serands clients in McAllen, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Clarissa Benavides is a lawyer practicing entertainment, ethics-legal malpractice, gas and energy resources and 7 other areas of law
  • Clarissa has been licensed for 29 years
  • Clarissa practices in McAllen, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Clarissa Benavides's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Clarissa Benavides is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

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

Clarissa Benavides is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Clarissa Benavides is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

Clarissa Benavides is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 McAllen 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 Clarissa Benavides

Where is Clarissa Benavides's law office located?
Clarissa Benavides's law practice is located in McAllen, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clarissa Benavides handle?
Clarissa Benavides focuses on business, environmental, entertainment, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Clarissa Benavides practiced law?
Clarissa Benavides has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Clarissa Benavides go to law school?
Clarissa Benavides earned their education at (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact Clarissa Benavides for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Mary's University of San Antonio
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1997

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