Atty. John James Michael

Atty. John James Michael

Mr. John James Michael is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, energy, liquefied natural gas (lng) and 5 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (346) 651-0945

Profile Summary

About John James Michael at a glance

John James Michael is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court U.S. Court of Appeals Texas Southe (2003). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2003) and Texas A&M University (B.S. Maritime, 1998). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John James Michael is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, energy, liquefied natural gas (lng) and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John James Michael's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

John James Michael is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 venue, 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 James Michael

Where is John James Michael's law office located?
John James Michael's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John James Michael handle?
John James Michael focuses on business, m&a, litigation, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John James Michael practiced law?
John James Michael has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John James Michael go to law school?
John James Michael earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S. Maritime, 1998).
How can I contact John James Michael for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 2003
B.S. Maritime
Texas A&M University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court U.S. Court of Appeals Texas Southe
Admitted: 2003

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