Atty. John Wayne Nix

Atty. John Wayne Nix

Mr. John Wayne Nix is a lawyer practicing energy law, business law, bankruptcy law.

Houston Houston 60 Years Experience 60 year
Call (346) 771-5410

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About John Wayne Nix at a glance

John Wayne Nix is a business, bankruptcy, and energy attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Texas (1966). Educated at Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Southern Methodist University (—). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Wayne Nix is a lawyer practicing energy law, business law, bankruptcy law
  • John received a degree from Southern Methodist University, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • John practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Wayne Nix's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Wayne Nix 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Wayne Nix is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Wayne Nix is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 venue, 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 Wayne Nix's law office located?
John Wayne Nix's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wayne Nix handle?
John Wayne Nix focuses on business, bankruptcy, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Wayne Nix practiced law?
John Wayne Nix has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
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Education

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress
Southern Methodist University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1966

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