Atty. James Keith Short
James Keith Short is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, banks and banking and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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James Keith Short is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Boyer Jacobs Short A Professional Corporation. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and Texas (1972). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1971) and University of Texas (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of California. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Keith Short is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, banks and banking and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- James practices at Boyer Jacobs Short A Professional Corporation in Houston, TX
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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.
James Keith Short is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
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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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