Atty. James D. Seegers

Atty. James D. Seegers

Mr. James D.

Houston Houston 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (281) 768-5537 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James D. Seegers at a glance

James D. Seegers is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993). Educated at Southern Methodist University (South Texas, 1993) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James D. Seegers is a lawyer practicing administrative law, electric power, energy and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Seegers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. Seegers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

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

James D. Seegers is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James D. Seegers is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

James D. Seegers 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 James D. Seegers

Where is James D. Seegers's law office located?
James D. Seegers'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 James D. Seegers handle?
James D. Seegers focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James D. Seegers practiced law?
James D. Seegers has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James D. Seegers go to law school?
James D. Seegers earned their education at (South Texas, 1993); (B.B.A., 1985).
How can I contact James D. Seegers for a consultation?
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Education

South Texas
Southern Methodist University
- 1993
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993

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