Atty. James Dempsey Prappas
Mr. James Dempsey Prappas is a lawyer practicing immigration, international, labor & employment and 2 other areas of law.
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James Dempsey Prappas is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Jackson Walker L.L.P.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, business, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1989). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1985) and Davidson College (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Texas-Mexico and Inter-American Bar Associations American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Dempsey Prappas is a lawyer practicing immigration, international, labor & employment and 2 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices at Jackson Walker L.L.P. in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Dempsey Prappas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
James Dempsey Prappas is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Dempsey Prappas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James Dempsey Prappas is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
James Dempsey Prappas is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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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