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Gerald J. Pels is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of A (1983) and Indiana (2009). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 1983) and St. Joseph's University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Bar Foundation. Provides legal services in German. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gerald J. Pels is a lawyer practicing environmental, climate change team, administrative and public
- Gerald received a A.B. degree from St. Joseph's University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Gerald practices at Locke Lord LLP in Houston, TX
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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