Atty. Deanna Markowitz Willson

Atty. Deanna Markowitz Willson

Ms. Deanna Markowitz Willson is a lawyer practicing business litigation & dispute resolution, construction, energy litigation.

Houston Houston 12 Years Experience 12 year
Call (346) 800-3269

Profile Summary

About Deanna Markowitz Willson at a glance

Deanna Markowitz Willson is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas US District Court for the Southern District of Texas (2014). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 2014) and University of Virginia (B.A. Government, 2009). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Deanna Markowitz Willson is a lawyer practicing business litigation & dispute resolution, construction, energy litigation
  • Deanna received a B.A
  • Government and History summa cum laude Phi Beta Kappa Echols Scholar Dean's List degree from University of Virginia in 2009, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Deanna practices at Locke Lord LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Deanna Markowitz Willson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deanna Markowitz Willson 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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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 venue, 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 Deanna Markowitz Willson

Where is Deanna Markowitz Willson's law office located?
Deanna Markowitz Willson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deanna Markowitz Willson handle?
Deanna Markowitz Willson focuses on business, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Deanna Markowitz Willson practiced law?
Deanna Markowitz Willson has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Deanna Markowitz Willson go to law school?
Deanna Markowitz Willson earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A. Government, 2009).
How can I contact Deanna Markowitz Willson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 2014
B.A. Government
University of Virginia
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Texas US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2014

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