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About Penelope E. Nicholson at a glance
Penelope E. Nicholson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, whistleblower, product liability, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankrupt (1981). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Yale University (B.A. Russian, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Penelope E. Nicholson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial & business litigation, energy and 4 other areas of law
- Penelope received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Penelope practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP 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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Penelope E. Nicholson is one of 3,227 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Texas →
Penelope E. Nicholson is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Penelope E. Nicholson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Penelope E. Nicholson is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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