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About James A. Markus at a glance
James A. Markus is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1977), Texas (1985), District of Columbia (1991), and Maryland Texas Northern District Court Maryland (1991). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1977) and Yale University (B.A. History, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James A. Markus is a lawyer practicing finance, private equity, real estate and 7 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Dallas, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James A. Markus is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
James A. Markus is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →
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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 Dallas 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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