Atty. Emily Hoy
Emily Hoy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Emily, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026.
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Emily Hoy is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Gerger Hennessy Martin & Peterson LLP. Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2020). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Emily Hoy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Emily, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Emily Hoy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Emily Hoy is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Emily Hoy is one of 454,532 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 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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