Atty. Cornelius J. Calnan

Atty. Cornelius J. Calnan

Mr. Cornelius J.

Houston Houston 57 yrs experience 57 year
Call (346) 556-1127 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Cornelius J. Calnan at a glance

Cornelius J. Calnan is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Cornelius J. Calnan and Associates, P.C.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, truck accidents, probate, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas (1969), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern and Western Districts of Texas (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh (1981). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1969) and University of Texas (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Cornelius J. Calnan is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, collaborative law, consumer and 18 other areas of law
  • Cornelius received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Cornelius practices at Law Offices of Cornelius J. Calnan and Associates, P.C. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Cornelius J. Calnan's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Cornelius J. Calnan is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Truck Accidents

Cornelius J. Calnan is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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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.

Cornelius J. Calnan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Cornelius J. Calnan

Where is Cornelius J. Calnan's law office located?
Cornelius J. Calnan's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Law Offices of Cornelius J. Calnan and Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cornelius J. Calnan handle?
Cornelius J. Calnan focuses on trusts, truck accidents, probate, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Cornelius J. Calnan practiced law?
Cornelius J. Calnan has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Cornelius J. Calnan go to law school?
Cornelius J. Calnan earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Cornelius J. Calnan for a consultation?
You can contact Cornelius J. Calnan 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 Cornelius J. Calnan received?
Cornelius J. Calnan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1969
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1984

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