Atty. Jonathan Wilkerson
Jonathan began his education at Abilene Christian University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science, highest honors, from the Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Department in 2004. There he distinguished himself as a Jack Pope Fellow, student body president, SGA Treasurer and as a leader for a variety of other student organizations.
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Jonathan Wilkerson is a business and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Lanier Law Firm. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2009). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2017-2021 (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan began his education at Abilene Christian University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science, highest honors, from the Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Department in 2004
- There he distinguished himself as a Jack Pope Fellow, student body president, SGA Treasurer and as a leader for a variety of other student organizations
- He was also honored with the University Scholar Award, Trustee Award, Young American Award, and National Eagle Scout Scholarship
- In addition, he was selected as the intern for the prestigious summer program focused on environmental research for the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research & Extension Center
- Jonathan next attended Texas Tech University School of Law, where he received his J.D. with highest honors
- He served as Editor-in-Chief for the Texas Tech Law Review and graduated first in his class in 2009
- During law school, he took a year to serve as an Ambassadorial Scholar for the Rotary Foundation in England and studied international law at the Newcastle University Law School
- While at Texas Tech, he also participated in several organizations including the Texas State Moot Court Team
- He received multiple scholarships such as the Texas Tech Regents Scholarship, West Texas Legal Legends Scholarship, the Phi Delta Phi Balfour Scholarship, and the Helen Hodges Scholarship
- During law school, Jonathan served as a judicial intern to The Honorable Robert A. Junell, District Judge for the Western District of Texas in 2007
- After graduation, he served as a law clerk to The Honorable Fortunato P. Benavides, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 2009–2010
- Jonathan then practiced for several years at the preeminent law firm of Vinson & Elkins before joining the team at LLF
- In a short but successful span of time, Jonathan accumulated a tremendous amount of experience in all stages of his litigation practice including drafting pleadings, handling discovery, authoring and arguing motions, taking depositions, assisting with pre-trial, trial, and post-trial responsibilities
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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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