Atty. John T. Nesser III

Atty. John T. Nesser III

John T. Nesser III is a lawyer practicing construction, complex litigation, admiralty & maritime and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About John T. Nesser III at a glance

John T. Nesser III is a business, litigation, and maritime attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Louisiana Louisiana Eastern District Court Louisiana Middle District Court Louisiana Western Distric (1973) and Texas US Supreme Court US Court of Federal Claims (1993). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1973) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T. Nesser III is a lawyer practicing construction, complex litigation, admiralty & maritime and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Nesser III's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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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Where is John T. Nesser III's law office located?
John T. Nesser III's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Nesser III handle?
John T. Nesser III focuses on business, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John T. Nesser III practiced law?
John T. Nesser III has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John T. Nesser III go to law school?
John T. Nesser III earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John T. Nesser III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T. Nesser III received?
John T. Nesser III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1973
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana Louisiana Eastern District Court Louisiana Middle District Court Louisiana Western Distric
Admitted: 1973
Texas US Supreme Court US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1993

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