Atty. John L Dotson III

Atty. John L Dotson III

John L Dotson III is a lawyer practicing major capital projects, international, oil & gas and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Houston Houston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John L Dotson III at a glance

John L Dotson III is a Sr. Coun. based in Houston, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on environmental, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), New York (1988), Colorado (1991), and Massachusetts (1994). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1985) and Harvard University (A.B., 1982). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John L Dotson III is a lawyer practicing major capital projects, international, oil & gas and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John L Dotson III's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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International 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

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Where is John L Dotson III's law office located?
John L Dotson III's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L Dotson III handle?
John L Dotson III focuses on environmental, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John L Dotson III practiced law?
John L Dotson III has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John L Dotson III go to law school?
John L Dotson III earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1985
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1988
Colorado
Admitted: 1991
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994
Louisiana
Admitted: 2013

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