Atty. Matthew Thomas Dobbins

Atty. Matthew Thomas Dobbins

Matthew Thomas Dobbins is a lawyer practicing climate change, contaminated sites &amp, remediation and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A., History and Political Science degree from University of Michigan in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Houston Houston 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Matthew Thomas Dobbins at a glance

Matthew Thomas Dobbins is a Senior Associate, Environmental & Natural Resources based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on litigation and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (2011). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Michigan (B.A., 2008). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Thomas Dobbins is a lawyer practicing climate change, contaminated sites &amp, remediation and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A., History and Political Science degree from University of Michigan in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Dobbins's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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

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Where is Matthew Thomas Dobbins's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Dobbins's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas Dobbins handle?
Matthew Thomas Dobbins focuses on litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matthew Thomas Dobbins practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Dobbins has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Matthew Thomas Dobbins go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Dobbins earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2008).
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2011

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