Atty. James Kyle Longhofer

Atty. James Kyle Longhofer

James Kyle Longhofer is a lawyer practicing acquisition & leveraged finance, business, finance and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Houston Houston 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About James Kyle Longhofer at a glance

James Kyle Longhofer is a Senior Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (2011). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Southern Methodist University (B.A. Political, 2008). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Kyle Longhofer is a lawyer practicing acquisition & leveraged finance, business, finance and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Kyle Longhofer's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Kyle Longhofer

Where is James Kyle Longhofer's law office located?
James Kyle Longhofer's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kyle Longhofer handle?
James Kyle Longhofer focuses on business, m&a, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Kyle Longhofer practiced law?
James Kyle Longhofer has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James Kyle Longhofer go to law school?
James Kyle Longhofer earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A. Political, 2008).
How can I contact James Kyle Longhofer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 2011
B.A. Political
Southern Methodist University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2011

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