Atty. James E. Cuellar

Atty. James E. Cuellar

James E. Cuellar is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, commercial law, consumer law and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (346) 771-0311

Profile Summary

About James E. Cuellar at a glance

James E. Cuellar is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Wells & Cuellar, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, civil rights, consumer, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988), U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A. Business, 1982). Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James E. Cuellar is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, commercial law, consumer law and 2 other areas of law
  • James E. received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James E. practices at Wells & Cuellar, P.C. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Cuellar's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

James E. Cuellar is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →

Civil Rights

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James E. Cuellar is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 venue, 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 E. Cuellar

Where is James E. Cuellar's law office located?
James E. Cuellar's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Wells & Cuellar, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Cuellar handle?
James E. Cuellar focuses on business, creditor rights, civil rights, consumer, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James E. Cuellar practiced law?
James E. Cuellar has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James E. Cuellar go to law school?
James E. Cuellar earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.B.A. Business, 1982).
How can I contact James E. Cuellar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1985
B.B.A. Business
University of Texas at Austin
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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