Alternative & Renewable Energy & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 40+ Years Experience
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About Jerald W. Epps at a Glance
Jerald W. Epps is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), U.S. Tax Court (1987), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1997). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1986) and Southwest Texas State University (B.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Travis County Bar Association. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jerald W. Epps
- Mr. Jerald W. Epps is a lawyer practicing alternative & renewable energy, electric power industry, energy and 7 other areas of law
- Jerald received a B.B.A. degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Jerald practices at Locke Lord LLP in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Jerald W. Epps's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerald W. Epps handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Austin
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Environmental Law in Austin
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Government & Administrative Law in Austin
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Austin
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Jerald W. Epps
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jerald W. Epps's practice in the field of business, real estate, environmental, government, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jerald W. Epps brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Jerald W. Epps can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and environmental, Jerald W. Epps can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Jerald W. Epps attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jerald W. Epps Handles in Austin
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