Atty. John Hunter Summerford

Atty. John Hunter Summerford

Mr. John Hunter Summerford is a lawyer practicing alternative & renewable energy, business, electric power industry and 11 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About John Hunter Summerford at a glance

John Hunter Summerford is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (2008). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2008) and The University of Mississippi, E.H. Paterson School of Accountancy (Master, 2003). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Hunter Summerford is a lawyer practicing alternative & renewable energy, business, electric power industry and 11 other areas of law
  • John received a Master of Taxation, magna cum laude degree from The University of Mississippi, E.H
  • Paterson School of Accountancy in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • John practices at Locke Lord LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Hunter Summerford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Hunter Summerford 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.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities 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 Hunter Summerford

Where is John Hunter Summerford's law office located?
John Hunter Summerford's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Hunter Summerford handle?
John Hunter Summerford focuses on business, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Hunter Summerford practiced law?
John Hunter Summerford has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did John Hunter Summerford go to law school?
John Hunter Summerford earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (Master, 2003).
How can I contact John Hunter Summerford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 2008
Master
The University of Mississippi, E.H. Paterson School of Accountancy
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2008

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