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About John S. Orton at a glance
John S. Orton is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Thompson & Knight LLP. They haand 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Texas (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1976), and Colorado (1990). Educated at Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Trinity College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Houston and The Colorado Bar Associations. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John S. Orton is a lawyer practicing business, financial institutions law, foreclosure and 7 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Houston, TX
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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