Atty. Ellen Jennifer Deringer

Atty. Ellen Jennifer Deringer

Ellen Jennifer Deringer is a lawyer practicing private client, personal law, family and 1 other area of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Houston Houston 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen Jennifer Deringer at a glance

Ellen Jennifer Deringer is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Morgan Lewis Bockius Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in New York (2001) and Pennsylvania (2002). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2000) and Brown University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ellen Jennifer Deringer is a lawyer practicing private client, personal law, family and 1 other area of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Ellen practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Jennifer Deringer's Areas of Practice

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

Family 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 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

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Where is Ellen Jennifer Deringer's law office located?
Ellen Jennifer Deringer's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Morgan Lewis Bockius Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Jennifer Deringer handle?
Ellen Jennifer Deringer focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Ellen Jennifer Deringer practiced law?
Ellen Jennifer Deringer has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Ellen Jennifer Deringer go to law school?
Ellen Jennifer Deringer earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 2000
B.A.
Brown University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2002

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