Atty. James David Penny
Mr. James David Penny is a lawyer practicing energy, technology, state & local tax and 1 other area of law.
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James David Penny is a Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on tax and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at William and Mary School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James David Penny is a lawyer practicing energy, technology, state & local tax and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
- James practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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