Profile Summary
About Mitchell E. Ayer at a glance
Mitchell E. Ayer is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circ (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1999), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Texas Western Bankruptcy Court (1999). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1989) and Cleveland State University (M.B.A. Wittenberg, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Mr. Mitchell E. Ayer is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy/debt, energy law and 4 other areas of law
- Mitchell received a M.B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Mitchell practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Mitchell E. Ayer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mitchell E. Ayer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mitchell E. Ayer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Mitchell E. Ayer is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Mitchell E. Ayer is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mitchell E. Ayer is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Mitchell E. Ayer is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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.
Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Houston or all attorneys in Texas.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Mitchell E. Ayer
Where is Mitchell E. Ayer's law office located?
What practice areas does Mitchell E. Ayer handle?
How long has Mitchell E. Ayer practiced law?
Where did Mitchell E. Ayer go to law school?
How can I contact Mitchell E. Ayer for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Mitchell E. Ayer received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.