Atty. James Rodney Porter

Atty. James Rodney Porter

Mr. James Rodney Porter is a lawyer practicing capital markets & securities offerings, corporate practice, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 17 Years Experience 17 year
Call (346) 601-6244

Profile Summary

About James Rodney Porter at a glance

James Rodney Porter is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Texas (2009). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Utah (B.A. Economics, 2006). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Rodney Porter is a lawyer practicing capital markets & securities offerings, corporate practice, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Rodney Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Rodney Porter 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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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 venue, 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 Rodney Porter

Where is James Rodney Porter's law office located?
James Rodney Porter's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Baker Botts L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Rodney Porter handle?
James Rodney Porter focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Rodney Porter practiced law?
James Rodney Porter has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Rodney Porter go to law school?
James Rodney Porter earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Economics, 2006).
How can I contact James Rodney Porter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 2009
B.A. Economics
University of Utah
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2009

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