Atty. James Eric Johnson

Atty. James Eric Johnson

James Eric Johnson is a lawyer practicing civil rights, intellectual property, litigation and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Houston Houston 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (346) 692-9592

Profile Summary

About James Eric Johnson at a glance

James Eric Johnson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, ip, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1998) and Colorado (2025). Educated at Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Eric Johnson is a lawyer practicing civil rights, intellectual property, litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Locke Lord LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Eric Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James Eric Johnson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Eric Johnson is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Eric Johnson is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Eric Johnson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Eric Johnson

Where is James Eric Johnson's law office located?
James Eric Johnson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Eric Johnson handle?
James Eric Johnson focuses on estate planning, business, ip, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Eric Johnson practiced law?
James Eric Johnson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Eric Johnson go to law school?
James Eric Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James Eric Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University School of Law
- 1998
B.B.A.
Baylor University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1998
Colorado
Admitted: 2025

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