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John P. McKenna is a personal injury, criminal defense, motorcycle, and slip & fall attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Texas (1976). Educated at Bates College of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Houston (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John P. McKenna is a lawyer practicing personal injury trial law, slip and fall accident, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices in Houston, TX
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John P. McKenna is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John P. McKenna is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
John P. McKenna is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Texas →
John P. McKenna is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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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