Atty. Matt Henneman

Atty. Matt Henneman

Matt Henneman is a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Texas School of Law. In 1994, he moved to Houston to become a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office, where he tried more than fifty jury trials and was the Chief Prosecutor in several Harris County courts.

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Profile Summary

About Matt Henneman at a glance

Matt Henneman is a Managing Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Henneman Rau & Kirklin LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Wisconsin Eastern District Court T (1994). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1994) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1990). Active member of Houston, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matt Henneman is a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Texas School of Law
  • In 1994, he moved to Houston to become a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office, where he tried more than fifty jury trials and was the Chief Prosecutor in several Harris County courts
  • In 1997, Mr. Henneman entered private practice as an associate with Taylor Eggleston and later with the Houston Office of New York's Kasowitz, Benson, Torres Friedman
  • He has been with the firm since its inception in January 2001
  • Mr. Henneman concentrates his work in commercial litigation, including media litigation, employment litigation, securities litigation, energy litigation and personal injury trial law, and has represented clients in courtrooms in Texas, New York, and North Carolina, as well as in arbitrations before the NYSE, NASD, AAA, and the National Arbitration Forum
  • Mr. Henneman is a member of the Houston, Texas, American and Federal Bar Associations, and is licensed to practice by the State Bar of Texas, in the United States Courts for the Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Practice Areas Explained

Matt Henneman's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Matt Henneman

Where is Matt Henneman's law office located?
Matt Henneman's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Henneman Rau & Kirklin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matt Henneman handle?
Matt Henneman focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matt Henneman practiced law?
Matt Henneman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Matt Henneman go to law school?
Matt Henneman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Matt Henneman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1994
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Wisconsin Eastern District Court T
Admitted: 1994

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