Atty. Michael Simons
Mr. Michael Simons is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, intellectual property, biosciences and 1 other area of law.
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Michael Simons is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptc (1998). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1998) and East Texas Baptist University (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Simons is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, intellectual property, biosciences and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from East Texas Baptist University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Michael practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Austin, 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.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Austin 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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