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About James L. Benefield at a glance
James L. Benefield is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of J. L. Benefield. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1966). Active member of Houston, Memorial Spring Branch (Founder, 1974-1979) and American (Member: Section on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Construction Contracts and Architects Contracts Committee, 1980-1987) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James L. Benefield is a lawyer practicing real property, commercial law, family law
- James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years
- James practices at Law Offices of J. L. Benefield in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Benefield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James L. Benefield is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James L. Benefield 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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