Atty. Jared Ray Whalen

Atty. Jared Ray Whalen

Jared Ray Whalen is a lawyer practicing tax, securities offerings, employee benefits and executive compensation. Jared received a B.S. degree from Trinity University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Houston Houston 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Jared Ray Whalen at a glance

Jared Ray Whalen is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on tax, securities, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and Texas (2012). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Trinity University (B.S. Accounting, 2005). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jared Ray Whalen is a lawyer practicing tax, securities offerings, employee benefits and executive compensation
  • Jared received a B.S. degree from Trinity University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Jared practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Jared Ray Whalen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jared Ray Whalen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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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 Jared Ray Whalen

Where is Jared Ray Whalen's law office located?
Jared Ray Whalen'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 Jared Ray Whalen handle?
Jared Ray Whalen focuses on tax, securities, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Jared Ray Whalen practiced law?
Jared Ray Whalen has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Jared Ray Whalen go to law school?
Jared Ray Whalen earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Accounting, 2005).
How can I contact Jared Ray Whalen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2008
B.S. Accounting
Trinity University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
Texas
Admitted: 2012

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