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John M. Elsley is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Court of (1979). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1979) and University of Houston (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Maritime Law Association of the United States Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John M. Elsley is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime practice, business & commercial litigation, other and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from University of Houston in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
John M. Elsley is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John M. Elsley is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →
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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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