Atty. Jonathan B. Shoebotham

Atty. Jonathan B. Shoebotham

Mr. Jonathan B.

Houston Houston 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (346) 651-3879 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jonathan B. Shoebotham at a glance

Jonathan B. Shoebotham is a Practice Leader Complex Tort and Products Liability based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Supreme Court (1988), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Texas Western District Court (2000). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1979) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American and Houston Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Jonathan B. Shoebotham is a lawyer practicing toxic tort, environmental law, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Jonathan B. received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Jonathan B. practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan B. Shoebotham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan B. Shoebotham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

Jonathan B. Shoebotham is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 Jonathan B. Shoebotham

Where is Jonathan B. Shoebotham's law office located?
Jonathan B. Shoebotham's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Thompson & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan B. Shoebotham handle?
Jonathan B. Shoebotham focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Jonathan B. Shoebotham practiced law?
Jonathan B. Shoebotham has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Jonathan B. Shoebotham go to law school?
Jonathan B. Shoebotham earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Jonathan B. Shoebotham for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan B. Shoebotham 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 Jonathan B. Shoebotham received?
Jonathan B. Shoebotham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1979
B.S.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 2000

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