Atty. F. B. Cochran III

Atty. F. B. Cochran III

Mr. F.

Houston Houston 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (346) 651-0945 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About F. B. Cochran III at a glance

F. B. Cochran III is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1975). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. F. B. Cochran III is a lawyer practicing energy, finance, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • F. received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • F. practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

F. B. Cochran III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases F. B. Cochran III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

F. B. Cochran III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

F. B. Cochran III is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

F. B. Cochran III is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

F. B. Cochran III is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about F. B. Cochran III

Where is F. B. Cochran III's law office located?
F. B. Cochran III's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does F. B. Cochran III handle?
F. B. Cochran III focuses on business, m&a, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has F. B. Cochran III practiced law?
F. B. Cochran III has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did F. B. Cochran III go to law school?
F. B. Cochran III earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact F. B. Cochran III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has F. B. Cochran III received?
F. B. Cochran III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1975

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