Atty. Paul F. Simpson

Atty. Paul F. Simpson

Mr. Paul F.

Houston Houston 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul F. Simpson at a glance

Paul F. Simpson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Weste (1984). Educated at The University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1984) and Rice University (B.A. Rice, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Paul F. Simpson is a lawyer practicing energy litigation, general litigation, south texas and 8 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Paul practices at McGinnis Lochridge in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Paul F. Simpson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul F. Simpson 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Paul F. Simpson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Paul F. Simpson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

Paul F. Simpson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Paul F. Simpson

Where is Paul F. Simpson's law office located?
Paul F. Simpson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is McGinnis Lochridge. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul F. Simpson handle?
Paul F. Simpson focuses on business, ip, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Paul F. Simpson practiced law?
Paul F. Simpson has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Paul F. Simpson go to law school?
Paul F. Simpson earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Rice, 1976).
How can I contact Paul F. Simpson for a consultation?
You can contact Paul F. Simpson 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.
What awards or recognition has Paul F. Simpson received?
Paul F. Simpson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Houston Law Center
- 1984
B.A. Rice
Rice University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Weste
Admitted: 1984

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