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Peter E. Mims is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trademark, ip, ip licensing, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankrupt (1985). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Rice University (B.S.Ch.E. Rice, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Peter E. Mims is a lawyer practicing trademark infringement, life sciences, energy and 5 other areas of law
- Peter received a degree from Rice University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Peter practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Peter E. Mims is one of 20,983 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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