Atty. Marcia Ellen Backus
Marcia Ellen Backus is a lawyer practicing energy, mergers & acquisitions, project finance & development and 3 other areas of law. Marcia received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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Marcia Ellen Backus is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1983) and New York (2008). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Marcia Ellen Backus is a lawyer practicing energy, mergers & acquisitions, project finance & development and 3 other areas of law
- Marcia received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Marcia practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Marcia Ellen Backus's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marcia Ellen Backus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Marcia Ellen Backus is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Marcia Ellen Backus is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Marcia Ellen Backus is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Marcia Ellen Backus is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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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