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About Douglas E. McWilliams at a glance
Douglas E. McWilliams is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A. Finance, 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas E. McWilliams is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, securities and 2 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Douglas practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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