Atty. JoAnn Storey
JoAnn Storey focuses on appellate law and has been Board Certified in Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1987. She is the past chair of the State Bar of Texas Appellate Section and past chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section.
Appellate Practice Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About JoAnn Storey at a Glance
JoAnn Storey is a appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1980) and Jacksonville University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2005-present (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About JoAnn Storey
- JoAnn Storey focuses on appellate law and has been Board Certified in Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1987
- She is the past chair of the State Bar of Texas Appellate Section and past chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section
- Ms. Storey was a long-time member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization’s Civil Appellate Law Examination Committee and Civil Appellate Law Advisory Commission
- She is a former adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Law who taught appellate advocacy
- She has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Since 2005 she has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list, a division of Thomson Reuters
- And she is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
- Ms. Storey has practiced law as a solo practitioner and worked for law firms including Storey, Moore & McCally
- Cook, Davis & McFall
- Storey & Storey and Crain, Caton, James & Womble
- She has a summa cum laude law degree from South Texas College of Law and a degree in management from Jacksonville University
Practice Areas Explained
JoAnn Storey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases JoAnn Storey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Appellate Practice in Houston
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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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Why Clients in Houston Choose JoAnn Storey
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 JoAnn Storey's practice in the field of appellate.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means JoAnn Storey's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means JoAnn Storey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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