Atty. James E. Goddard

Atty. James E. Goddard

Mr. James E.

Houston Houston 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (346) 299-1825

Profile Summary

About James E. Goddard at a glance

James E. Goddard is an Enterprise Products Partners based in Houston, Texas. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on government, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Bethany University (B.A., 1988). Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James E. Goddard is a lawyer practicing energy, alternative & renewable energy, electric power industry and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Bethany University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Goddard's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

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

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International Law

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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. Goddard

Where is James E. Goddard's law office located?
James E. Goddard's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Goddard handle?
James E. Goddard focuses on government, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James E. Goddard practiced law?
James E. Goddard has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James E. Goddard go to law school?
James E. Goddard earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1988).
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Bethany University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1996

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