Atty. John Demeritt

Atty. John Demeritt

Mr. John Demeritt is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, commercial litigation.

Houston Houston 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (713) 957-8932 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Demeritt at a glance

John Demeritt is a business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Texas (1998). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Houston (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Demeritt is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, commercial litigation
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Houston in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Demeritt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Demeritt 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.

John Demeritt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Demeritt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Demeritt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

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 Demeritt

Where is John Demeritt's law office located?
John Demeritt's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Demeritt handle?
John Demeritt focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Demeritt practiced law?
John Demeritt has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Demeritt go to law school?
John Demeritt earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact John Demeritt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1997
B.S.
University of Houston
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1998

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