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About Melissa J. Pena at a glance
Melissa J. Pena is an attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2002). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Yale University (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa J. Pena is a lawyer
- Melissa J. received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Melissa J. practices in Houston, TX
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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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