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About James J. Sullivan at a glance
James J. Sullivan is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979) and Texas Louisiana Western District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals California (1982). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1979). Provides legal services in Chinese and German French. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James J. Sullivan is a lawyer practicing real estate, administrative and public, criminal and 4 other areas of law
- James has been licensed for 47 years
- James practices at Reed Smith LLP in Houston, TX
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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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