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Michael O. Sutton is a Partner based in Houston, Texas. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals US Patent and Tra (1978). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1973) and University of Alabama (B.S. Aerospace, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael O. Sutton is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, litigation: commercial
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama in 1969, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Michael practices in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael O. Sutton is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael O. Sutton is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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