Atty. John D. Stover

Atty. John D. Stover

Adjunct Professor: University of Texas School of Law, 1985; Stephen F. Austin State University.

Lufkin Lufkin 55 Years Experience 55 year
Call (936) 299-2091

Profile Summary

About John D. Stover at a glance

John D. Stover is an Of Counsel based in Lufkin, Texas, practicing at Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells Pllc. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1971), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1971). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1971) and Southwestern University (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Austin and Angelina County Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Lufkin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Adjunct Professor

  • University of Texas School of Law, 1985
  • Stephen F. Austin State University
  • Commissioner, Texas Water Commission, 1982-1983
  • Co-Chair and Speaker, Environmental Law and Land Owner Liability Symposium, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1994 and 1998
  • John D. Stover began his law practice in Lufkin, Texas upon graduating with a J.D. degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1971
  • He had previously received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas
  • He was appointed by Governor William P. Clements to the Texas Water Commission, predecessor for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, in 1982
  • After completeing his tenure on the Commission, he practiced in Austin until 1997 when he returned to Lufkin
  • Since 1971, he has represented businesses, industries, government organizations, and others in state and federal courts and before the Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other forums
  • He taught water law as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Texas School of Law and is an Adjunct Professor of Forestry (Environmental Law) at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
  • He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, U.S
  • District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit, U.S
  • Court of Appeals

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Stover's Areas of Practice

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

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 Lufkin 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.

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Where is John D. Stover's law office located?
John D. Stover's law practice is located in Lufkin, Texas. The firm is Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells Pllc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Stover handle?
John D. Stover focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John D. Stover practiced law?
John D. Stover has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did John D. Stover go to law school?
John D. Stover earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1967).
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What awards or recognition has John D. Stover received?
John D. Stover's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1971
B.S.
Southwestern University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1971

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