Atty. Phillip Payter
Phillip Payter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Phillip, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026.
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Phillip Payter is an attorney based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Sullo & Sullo Attorneys. Educated at Texas Southern University (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phillip Payter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Phillip, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Phillip is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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