Atty. James Perry Cargas

Atty. James Perry Cargas

James Perry Cargas is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, business, contracts and 10 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Houston Houston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James Perry Cargas at a glance

James Perry Cargas is a Gen. Coun. & Secy. based in Houston, Texas. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1993), West Virginia (1995), District Of Columbia (1997), and Texas (2002). Educated at American University (J.D., 1992) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1988). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Perry Cargas is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, business, contracts and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Perry Cargas's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Perry Cargas

Where is James Perry Cargas's law office located?
James Perry Cargas's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Perry Cargas handle?
James Perry Cargas focuses on contracts, business, real estate, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Perry Cargas practiced law?
James Perry Cargas has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Perry Cargas go to law school?
James Perry Cargas earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1988).
How can I contact James Perry Cargas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University
- 1992
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1993
West Virginia
Admitted: 1995
District Of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
Texas
Admitted: 2002

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