Atty. John R. Allender

Atty. John R. Allender

John R. Allender is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, employee benefits & executive compensation, tax controversies and 4 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John R. Allender at a glance

John R. Allender is a Partner based in Houston, Texas. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on irs, business, tax, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Tax Court US Court of Federal Claims (1977). Educated at University Of San Diego (J.D., 1975) and Iowa State University (B.S. Business, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Section of Taxation, Chairman, 1979) State Bar of California State Bar of Texas (Section of Taxation, Chairman, 1990-1991, Houston Bar Association and Trustee, Southwest Research Institute. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John R. Allender is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, employee benefits & executive compensation, tax controversies and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Allender's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

John R. Allender is one of 2,917 irs attorneys indexed nationally. Browse irs attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John R. Allender is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John R. Allender is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John R. Allender is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Employment Contracts

John R. Allender is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Texas →

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 R. Allender

Where is John R. Allender's law office located?
John R. Allender's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Allender handle?
John R. Allender focuses on irs, business, tax, m&a, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John R. Allender practiced law?
John R. Allender has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John R. Allender go to law school?
John R. Allender earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S. Business, 1972).
How can I contact John R. Allender for a consultation?
You can contact John R. Allender directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John R. Allender received?
John R. Allender's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University Of San Diego
- 1975
B.S. Business
Iowa State University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Tax Court US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1977

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