Atty. Douglas E. McWilliams

Atty. Douglas E. McWilliams

Mr. Douglas E.

Houston Houston 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (346) 537-2981

Profile Summary

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas E. McWilliams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas E. McWilliams 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

Douglas E. McWilliams is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Securities 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 Douglas E. McWilliams

Where is Douglas E. McWilliams's law office located?
Douglas E. McWilliams's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas E. McWilliams handle?
Douglas E. McWilliams focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Douglas E. McWilliams practiced law?
Douglas E. McWilliams has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Douglas E. McWilliams go to law school?
Douglas E. McWilliams earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.B.A. Finance, 1992).
How can I contact Douglas E. McWilliams for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas E. McWilliams received?
Douglas E. McWilliams's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1995
B.B.A. Finance
University of Texas at Austin
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995

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