Atty. James Hernandez
James practices in the public law area with an emphasis on public finance. He has deep experience working as bond counsel, disclosure counsel and underwriters’ counsel on a variety of public finance transactions for cities, counties and special authorities throughout Texas.
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James Hernandez is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1986) and Texas (1995). Educated at Columbia Law School J.D. (—) and University of Texas at Austin B.A. (—). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James practices in the public law area with an emphasis on public finance
- He has deep experience working as bond counsel, disclosure counsel and underwriters’ counsel on a variety of public finance transactions for cities, counties and special authorities throughout Texas
- James has additional experience in corporate and securities and real estate law
- James focuses on infrastructure development for roads, bridges, toll roads, other transportation facilities and municipal utility projects, as well as policy issues, legislation and state and federal agency rules and regulations that impact the financing and development of infrastructure projects
- He also has wide-ranging experience working on a broad range of economic development, reinvestment zone and public/private projects, including the development and financing of hotels, convention centers and sports and entertainment facilities, among others
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Public Finance, 2024-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Rising Stars, 2005-2008
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 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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