Atty. Lawrence J. West
Mr. West is the Managing partner, of West Mermis PLLC.
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About Lawrence J. West at a glance
Lawrence J. West is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at West Mermis PLLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1988) and The University of Texas (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. West is the Managing partner, of West Mermis PLLC. He is in his 30th year of practice handling cases all over the State of Texas
- His practice includes complex commercial litigation, construction defect litigation, business litigation and worksite accidents
- He is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating in legal ability & ethical standards
- This year he was again named both as a Super Lawyer and one of Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers
- He was also named as a Best Lawyer and one of the Premier 100 by the National Academy of Jurisprudence
- Mr. West is a frequent lecturer on business litigation, construction litigation, and risk shifting provisions in commercial contracts
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lawrence J. West is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Lawrence J. West is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lawrence J. West is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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