Atty. Derek Jose Anchondo

Atty. Derek Jose Anchondo

Derek Jose Anchondo is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, energy & natural resources and 7 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Trinity University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Houston Houston 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Derek Jose Anchondo at a glance

Derek Jose Anchondo is a business, m&a, environmental, energy, and international attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001) and New York (2005). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1999) and Trinity University (B.A., 1996). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Jose Anchondo is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, energy & natural resources and 7 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Trinity University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Derek practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Jose Anchondo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Jose Anchondo 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Derek Jose Anchondo is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

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

Derek Jose Anchondo is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

Derek Jose Anchondo 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 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 Derek Jose Anchondo

Where is Derek Jose Anchondo's law office located?
Derek Jose Anchondo's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Jose Anchondo handle?
Derek Jose Anchondo focuses on business, m&a, environmental, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Derek Jose Anchondo practiced law?
Derek Jose Anchondo has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
What languages does Derek Jose Anchondo speak?
Derek Jose Anchondo provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Derek Jose Anchondo go to law school?
Derek Jose Anchondo earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Derek Jose Anchondo for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Jose Anchondo 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1999
B.A.
Trinity University
- 1996

Languages

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2005

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