Atty. John C. Elliott
John C. Elliott is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, longshore claims.
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John C. Elliott is a Senior Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Fitzhugh & Elliott, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1984), Maryland (1985), and Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court US Supreme Court (1991). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1991) and McNeese State University (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John C. Elliott is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, longshore claims
- John received a B.S. degree from McNeese State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices at Fitzhugh & Elliott, P.C. in Houston, TX
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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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