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About Jerry L. Rios at a glance
Jerry L. Rios is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, L.L.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Federal District Court, Eastern District of Texas U. (1986). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1986) and Southwest Texas State University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Jerry L. Rios is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation services, business litigation and 7 other areas of law
- Jerry received a B.A. degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Jerry practices at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, L.L.C. in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry L. Rios handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jerry L. Rios is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jerry L. Rios is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Jerry L. Rios is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Jerry L. Rios is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jerry L. Rios is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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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