Atty. James Walter Carpenter
Mr. James Walter Carpenter is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, litigation.
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James Walter Carpenter is a business and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1971) and Texas (1980). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1967) and Oklahoma Baptist University (A.B., 1959). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Walter Carpenter is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, litigation
- James received a A.B. degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1959, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Walter Carpenter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Walter Carpenter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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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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