Atty. Donna Noak Powers

Atty. Donna Noak Powers

Ms. Donna Noak Powers is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, mineral law, environmental and natural resources and 1 other area of law.

The Woodlands The Woodlands 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (936) 323-7648 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Donna Noak Powers at a glance

Donna Noak Powers is a zoning, environmental, and energy attorney based in The Woodlands, Texas. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Texas (1990), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1992), U.S. Court of the Armed Forces (1993), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1997). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1983). Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Serands clients in The Woodlands, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Donna Noak Powers is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, mineral law, environmental and natural resources and 1 other area of law
  • Donna received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Donna practices in The Woodlands, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Donna Noak Powers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donna Noak Powers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Donna Noak Powers is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

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

Donna Noak Powers 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.

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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 The Woodlands 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 Donna Noak Powers

Where is Donna Noak Powers's law office located?
Donna Noak Powers's law practice is located in The Woodlands, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna Noak Powers handle?
Donna Noak Powers focuses on zoning, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Donna Noak Powers practiced law?
Donna Noak Powers has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Donna Noak Powers go to law school?
Donna Noak Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Donna Noak Powers for a consultation?
You can contact Donna Noak Powers 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 Texas at Austin School of Law
- 1989
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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