Atty. John Duff Cleland

Atty. John Duff Cleland

Mr. John Duff Cleland is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, litigation: personal injury, commercial.

Houston Houston 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (346) 800-3269 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Duff Cleland at a glance

John Duff Cleland is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in North Carolina Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1998) and Texas Texas Eastern District Court (1999). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1998) and Wake Forest University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Duff Cleland is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, litigation: personal injury, commercial
  • John received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Duff Cleland's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

John Duff Cleland 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 Duff Cleland

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

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1998
Wake Forest University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

North Carolina Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1998
Texas Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 1999

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