Atty. John Denis Sheppard

Atty. John Denis Sheppard

Mr. John Denis Sheppard is a lawyer practicing catastrophic personal injury, maritime and offshore injury, trucking accidents and 8 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About John Denis Sheppard at a glance

John Denis Sheppard is a Founding Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Morrow & Sheppard LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2005) and New Mexico (2019). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Emory University (B.A. Political, 2001). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Denis Sheppard is a lawyer practicing catastrophic personal injury, maritime and offshore injury, trucking accidents and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices at Morrow & Sheppard LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Denis Sheppard's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

John Denis Sheppard is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Denis Sheppard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Denis Sheppard is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Denis Sheppard

Where is John Denis Sheppard's law office located?
John Denis Sheppard's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Morrow & Sheppard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Denis Sheppard handle?
John Denis Sheppard focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Denis Sheppard practiced law?
John Denis Sheppard has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John Denis Sheppard go to law school?
John Denis Sheppard earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Political, 2001).
How can I contact John Denis Sheppard for a consultation?
You can contact John Denis Sheppard 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.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 2005
B.A. Political
Emory University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2005
New Mexico
Admitted: 2019

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