Atty. David J Houston

Atty. David J Houston

David J Houston is a lawyer practicing business & tax, labor, employment & civil rights, business law and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Lansing Lansing 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About David J Houston at a glance

David J Houston is a Shareholder based in Lansing, Michigan, practicing at Fraser Trebilcock. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D. Order, 1979) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J Houston is a lawyer practicing business & tax, labor, employment & civil rights, business law and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • David practices at Fraser Trebilcock in Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

David J Houston's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

David J Houston is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David J Houston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

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David J Houston is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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David J Houston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Rights

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David J Houston is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lansing are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J Houston

Where is David J Houston's law office located?
David J Houston's law practice is located in Lansing, Michigan. The firm is Fraser Trebilcock. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J Houston handle?
David J Houston focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has David J Houston practiced law?
David J Houston has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David J Houston go to law school?
David J Houston earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1979); (B.G.S., 1975).
How can I contact David J Houston for a consultation?
You can contact David J Houston 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 David J Houston received?
David J Houston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Order
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1979
B.G.S.
University of Michigan
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
Utah
Admitted: 2017

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