Atty. James Checkley, Jr.
Mr. James Checkley, Jr. is a lawyer practicing administrative and regulatory law, public utility law, environmental law and 2 other areas of law.
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James Checkley, Jr. is a Cross Texas Transmission, LLC based in Austin, Texas. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1997), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2001). Educated at University of Texas (J.D. M.A., 1982) and Montclair State College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of ABA National Chairman, Special Committee on Science and Technology, SONREEL, 1995-1996 ABA National Chairman, Special Committee on Emerging Environmental Technologies, SONREEL, 1994-1995 ABA National Chairman, Special Committee on Biotechnology, 1993-1994, Travis County and American. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Checkley, Jr. is a lawyer practicing administrative and regulatory law, public utility law, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
- James received a degree from Montclair State College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James practices in Austin, TX
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James Checkley, Jr. is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Checkley, Jr. is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James Checkley, Jr. is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Austin 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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