Atty. James M. Prince

Atty. James M. Prince

Mr. James M.

Houston Houston 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (346) 601-6244 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M. Prince at a glance

James M. Prince is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James M. Prince is a lawyer practicing capital markets & securities law, energy, finance and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Prince's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Prince 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

James M. Prince is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

James M. Prince is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

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

James M. Prince is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

James M. Prince is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →

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 M. Prince

Where is James M. Prince's law office located?
James M. Prince'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 M. Prince handle?
James M. Prince focuses on business, m&a, securities, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James M. Prince practiced law?
James M. Prince has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James M. Prince go to law school?
James M. Prince earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.B.A., 1976).
How can I contact James M. Prince for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Prince directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James M. Prince received?
James M. Prince's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 1980
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1980

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