Atty. John C. Elliott

Atty. John C. Elliott

John C. Elliott is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, longshore claims.

Houston Houston 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John C. Elliott at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Elliott's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 C. Elliott

Where is John C. Elliott's law office located?
John C. Elliott's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Fitzhugh & Elliott, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Elliott handle?
John C. Elliott focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John C. Elliott practiced law?
John C. Elliott has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John C. Elliott go to law school?
John C. Elliott earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact John C. Elliott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1991
B.S.
McNeese State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1984
Maryland
Admitted: 1985
Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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