Atty. John J. Deis
Some cases are complex because of the mountains of evidence at issue; others because of the technical complexity of the industry involved. Either way, John Deis has a knack for distilling his cases down to the core issues and clearly presenting his client’s side to judges and juries.
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About John J. Deis at a glance
John J. Deis is a business, construction, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Hicks Thomas LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 2000) and Texas A&M University (—, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Some cases are complex because of the mountains of evidence at issue
- others because of the technical complexity of the industry involved
- Either way, John Deis has a knack for distilling his cases down to the core issues and clearly presenting his client’s side to judges and juries
- Mr. Deis once spent four days living aboard an oilrig offshore of Libya in order to understand how various equipment worked and the crew's performance
- This was key to disproving his opponent’s contention that the rig’s equipment and crew were not fit for purpose
- The resulting expert reports and witness statements that he presented to an arbitration tribunal proved that the rig was fully operational and capable of meeting the requirements of a long-term assignment
- Mr. Deis honed his legal writing skills working as the managing editor for the Houston Law Review
- It was his experience as an undergraduate and his enjoyment of business law classes that motivated him to pursue a career as an attorney
- His understanding of complex issues and his willingness to get his hands dirty have benefited his clients in cases ranging from catastrophic oil and gas accidents to industrial construction projects, contract disputes and trade secret matters
- He is a former Marine Corps officer who spent four years on active duty and four more in the reserves
- He attributes his effectiveness in front of judges and juries to the lessons he learned while serving: quickly assess the situation, develop a plan of action and out execute your opponent, even in the most stressful environments
- It’s this ability that allows him to keep calm under pressure and to be a leader, even when going up against some formidable opponents
Practice Areas Explained
John J. Deis's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Deis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John J. Deis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
John J. Deis is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John J. Deis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John J. Deis is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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