Atty. Eric Michael Willis
Eric Michael Willis is a lawyer practicing capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, public company representation and 4 other areas of law. Eric received a B.S. degree from United States Military Academy in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Capital Markets & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 18+ Years Experience
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About Eric Michael Willis at a Glance
Eric Michael Willis is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and energy. Admitted to practice in California California Central District Court (2008) and Texas (2010). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2008) and United States Military Academy (B.S., 2000). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Michael Willis
- Eric Michael Willis is a lawyer practicing capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, public company representation and 4 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.S. degree from United States Military Academy in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Eric practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Eric Michael Willis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Michael Willis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Houston
Eric Michael Willis is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →
Securities Law in Houston
Eric Michael Willis is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →
Energy & Utilities Law in Houston
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Eric Michael Willis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Michael Willis's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Michael Willis brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California California Central District Court and Texas, Eric Michael Willis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Eric Michael Willis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Eric Michael Willis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Michael Willis Handles in Houston
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