Atty. J. Mark Metts

Atty. J. Mark Metts

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Houston Houston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Mark Metts at a glance

J. Mark Metts is a business, m&a, securities, environmental, and energy attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Texas (1983). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. J. Mark Metts is a lawyer practicing private equity, mergers, acquisitions and 7 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • J. practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

J. Mark Metts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Mark Metts 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.

J. Mark Metts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

J. Mark Metts is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

J. Mark Metts is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

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

J. Mark Metts 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.

J. Mark Metts 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 J. Mark Metts

Where is J. Mark Metts's law office located?
J. Mark Metts's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Mark Metts handle?
J. Mark Metts focuses on business, m&a, securities, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has J. Mark Metts practiced law?
J. Mark Metts has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did J. Mark Metts go to law school?
J. Mark Metts earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact J. Mark Metts for a consultation?
You can contact J. Mark Metts directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Mark Metts received?
J. Mark Metts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1983
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1983

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