Atty. James Matthew Vaughn

Atty. James Matthew Vaughn

Mr. James Matthew Vaughn is a lawyer practicing financial restructuring, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and 6 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (713) 374-3549 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Matthew Vaughn at a glance

James Matthew Vaughn is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Porter Hedges Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District (1999), Texas Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court Te (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2001). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1998) and Texas A & M University (B.A., 1995). Active member of American Bar Association American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Matthew Vaughn is a lawyer practicing financial restructuring, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Porter Hedges LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Matthew Vaughn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Matthew Vaughn 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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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 Matthew Vaughn

Where is James Matthew Vaughn's law office located?
James Matthew Vaughn's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Porter Hedges Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Matthew Vaughn handle?
James Matthew Vaughn focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Matthew Vaughn practiced law?
James Matthew Vaughn has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Matthew Vaughn go to law school?
James Matthew Vaughn earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact James Matthew Vaughn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1998
B.A.
Texas A & M University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District
Admitted: 1999
Texas Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court Te
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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