Atty. John Andrew West

Atty. John Andrew West

Mr. John Andrew West is a lawyer practicing banking, credit, corporate and 3 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About John Andrew West at a glance

John Andrew West is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (2008). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 2003). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Andrew West is a lawyer practicing banking, credit, corporate and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • John practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Andrew West's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Andrew West handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 John Andrew West

Where is John Andrew West's law office located?
John Andrew West's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Andrew West handle?
John Andrew West focuses on business, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Andrew West practiced law?
John Andrew West has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
What languages does John Andrew West speak?
John Andrew West provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did John Andrew West go to law school?
John Andrew West earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact John Andrew West for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 2003

Languages

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2008

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