Atty. John Paul Graves

Atty. John Paul Graves

Mr. John Paul Graves is a lawyer practicing federal litigation, oil & gas, taxation and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Paul Graves at a glance

John Paul Graves is a Sr. Tax Agent based in Houston, Texas. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on tax, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988) and Louisiana (1993). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1988) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1985). Provides legal services in Bahasa Indonesian. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Paul Graves is a lawyer practicing federal litigation, oil & gas, taxation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Graves's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Energy & Utilities 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

Common questions about John Paul Graves

Where is John Paul Graves's law office located?
John Paul Graves's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Graves handle?
John Paul Graves focuses on tax, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Paul Graves practiced law?
John Paul Graves has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
What languages does John Paul Graves speak?
John Paul Graves provides legal services in Bahasa Indonesian. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did John Paul Graves go to law school?
John Paul Graves earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John Paul Graves for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1988
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1988
Louisiana
Admitted: 1993

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