Atty. Eric Stephen Schlichter
Mr. Eric Stephen Schlichter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trade secrets, energy, infrastructure and project finance.
Energy, Infrastructure And Project Finance & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 28+ Years Experience
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About Eric Stephen Schlichter at a Glance
Eric Stephen Schlichter is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on ip, trade secrets, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of (1998). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1998) and The University of Texas at Austin (B.S. Mechanical, 1992). Active member of Memberships Member, Houston Bar Association Member, Houston Intellectual Property Law Association Barrister, The Honorable Nancy F and Atlas Intellectual Property American Inn of Court. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Stephen Schlichter
- Mr. Eric Stephen Schlichter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trade secrets, energy, infrastructure and project finance
- Eric received a B.S. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Eric practices at Sheppard Mullin in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Stephen Schlichter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Stephen Schlichter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Intellectual Property in Houston
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric Stephen Schlichter is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Trade Secrets in Houston
Eric Stephen Schlichter is one of 6,604 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Texas →
Energy & Utilities Law in Houston
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Eric Stephen Schlichter is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →
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 Stephen Schlichter
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 Stephen Schlichter's practice in the field of ip, trade secrets, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Stephen Schlichter brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip, trade secrets, and energy, Eric Stephen Schlichter 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 Stephen Schlichter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric Stephen Schlichter Handles in Houston
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