Atty. David Shane Sommers

Atty. David Shane Sommers

Mr. David Shane Sommers is a lawyer practicing construction law, commercial law, real estate.

Houston Houston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About David Shane Sommers at a glance

David Shane Sommers is a Principal based in Houston, Texas, practicing at David Shane Sommers. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1983). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1983) and Indiana University (B.A., 1980). Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Shane Sommers is a lawyer practicing construction law, commercial law, real estate
  • David received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • David practices at David Shane Sommers in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Shane Sommers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Shane Sommers 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

David Shane Sommers is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 David Shane Sommers

Where is David Shane Sommers's law office located?
David Shane Sommers's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is David Shane Sommers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Shane Sommers handle?
David Shane Sommers focuses on business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Shane Sommers practiced law?
David Shane Sommers has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did David Shane Sommers go to law school?
David Shane Sommers earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact David Shane Sommers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1983
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1983

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