Atty. Ellen Finlay

Atty. Ellen Finlay

Ms. Ellen Finlay is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, litigation: personal injury.

Houston Houston 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (346) 800-3269

Profile Summary

About Ellen Finlay at a glance

Ellen Finlay is a Jury Focus based in Houston, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), Maryland (1994), and District of Columbia (1995). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1986) and Duke University (B.A., 1983). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Ellen Finlay is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, litigation: personal injury
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Ellen practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Finlay's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Ellen Finlay is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ellen Finlay is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Ellen Finlay is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

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 Ellen Finlay

Where is Ellen Finlay's law office located?
Ellen Finlay's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Finlay handle?
Ellen Finlay focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Ellen Finlay practiced law?
Ellen Finlay has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Ellen Finlay go to law school?
Ellen Finlay earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Ellen Finlay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1986
B.A.
Duke University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
Maryland
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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