Atty. James Taylor Thompson

Atty. James Taylor Thompson

Mr. James Taylor Thompson is a lawyer practicing energy transactions, energy litigation, commercial litigation and 9 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About James Taylor Thompson at a glance

James Taylor Thompson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Watt Thompson & Henneman LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (2001). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (JD, 2001) and University of Texas (B.A. Plan, 1997). Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Taylor Thompson is a lawyer practicing energy transactions, energy litigation, commercial litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Watt Thompson & Henneman LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Taylor Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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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 Taylor Thompson

Where is James Taylor Thompson's law office located?
James Taylor Thompson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Watt Thompson & Henneman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Taylor Thompson handle?
James Taylor Thompson focuses on trusts, probate, business, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Taylor Thompson practiced law?
James Taylor Thompson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Taylor Thompson go to law school?
James Taylor Thompson earned their education at (JD, 2001); (B.A. Plan, 1997).
How can I contact James Taylor Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Texas School of Law
- 2001
B.A. Plan
University of Texas
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 2001

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