Atty. James Edwin Olson
Mr. James Edwin Olson is a lawyer practicing energy, regulatory, contracts / agreements and 2 other areas of law.
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James Edwin Olson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on contracts and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (2002) and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2003). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Oklahoma (B.A. Letters, 1999). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Edwin Olson is a lawyer practicing energy, regulatory, contracts / agreements and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
- James practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX
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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 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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