Atty. James Stuart Lawson

Atty. James Stuart Lawson

James Stuart Lawson is a lawyer practicing business, contracts, insurance and 2 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 12 years.

Houston Houston 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About James Stuart Lawson at a glance

James Stuart Lawson is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, securities, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (2014). Educated at South Texas College Of Law (J.D., 2014). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Stuart Lawson is a lawyer practicing business, contracts, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 12 years
  • James practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Stuart Lawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Stuart Lawson 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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Securities Law

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Energy & Utilities 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 Stuart Lawson

Where is James Stuart Lawson's law office located?
James Stuart Lawson'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 Stuart Lawson handle?
James Stuart Lawson focuses on contracts, business, securities, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Stuart Lawson practiced law?
James Stuart Lawson has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did James Stuart Lawson go to law school?
James Stuart Lawson earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact James Stuart Lawson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College Of Law
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2014

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