Atty. John Charles Ale

Atty. John Charles Ale

Mr. John Charles Ale is a lawyer practicing business, international, oil & gas and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John Charles Ale at a glance

John Charles Ale is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1979) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Charles Ale is a lawyer practicing business, international, oil & gas and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Ale's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Charles Ale 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.

John Charles Ale is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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International 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 Charles Ale

Where is John Charles Ale's law office located?
John Charles Ale's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Ale handle?
John Charles Ale focuses on business, environmental, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Charles Ale practiced law?
John Charles Ale has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Charles Ale go to law school?
John Charles Ale earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John Charles Ale for a consultation?
You can contact John Charles Ale directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Charles Ale received?
John Charles Ale's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1979
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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