Atty. Lewis Cooper Sutherland
Mr. Lewis Cooper Sutherland is a lawyer practicing environmental law, class actions, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law.
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Lewis Cooper Sutherland is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1994). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1993) and Rice University (B.S.Ch.E., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Lewis Cooper Sutherland is a lawyer practicing environmental law, class actions, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law
- Lewis received a degree from Rice University in 1981, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Lewis practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Lewis Cooper Sutherland's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lewis Cooper Sutherland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Lewis Cooper Sutherland is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lewis Cooper Sutherland is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Lewis Cooper Sutherland is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
Lewis Cooper Sutherland is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lewis Cooper Sutherland is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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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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