Atty. Mingda Zhao

Atty. Mingda Zhao

Mr. Mingda Zhao is a lawyer practicing business, international, oil & gas and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Mingda Zhao at a glance

Mingda Zhao is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas (2007). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2007) and Hampshire College (B.A. Computer, 2002). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Mingda Zhao is a lawyer practicing business, international, oil & gas and 1 other area of law
  • Mingda received a B.A. degree from Hampshire College in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Mingda practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Mingda Zhao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mingda Zhao 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.

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Environmental Law

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

Mingda Zhao is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

Mingda Zhao is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Mingda Zhao is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Mingda Zhao

Where is Mingda Zhao's law office located?
Mingda Zhao'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 Mingda Zhao handle?
Mingda Zhao focuses on business, environmental, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Mingda Zhao practiced law?
Mingda Zhao has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Mingda Zhao go to law school?
Mingda Zhao earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Computer, 2002).
How can I contact Mingda Zhao for a consultation?
You can contact Mingda Zhao directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2007
B.A. Computer
Hampshire College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2007

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