Atty. Matthew Lee Prater

Atty. Matthew Lee Prater

Mr. Matthew Lee Prater is a lawyer practicing technology, intellectual property, oil & gas and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Matthew Lee Prater at a glance

Matthew Lee Prater is a business, ip, and energy attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2006), Massachusetts (2006), District of Columbia (2008), and Texas (2017). Educated at William Mitchell College Of Law (J.D., 2005). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Matthew Lee Prater is a lawyer practicing technology, intellectual property, oil & gas and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Lee Prater's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Lee Prater is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew Lee Prater is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Matthew Lee Prater is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Lee Prater

Where is Matthew Lee Prater's law office located?
Matthew Lee Prater's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Lee Prater handle?
Matthew Lee Prater focuses on business, ip, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matthew Lee Prater practiced law?
Matthew Lee Prater has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew Lee Prater go to law school?
Matthew Lee Prater earned their education at (J.D., 2005).
How can I contact Matthew Lee Prater for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College Of Law
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2006
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008
Texas
Admitted: 2017

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