Atty. Prerak Shah
Prerak Shah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Prerak, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023.
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Prerak Shah is a criminal defense, class action, white collar, product liability, and appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Prerak Shah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Prerak, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Prerak is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Prerak Shah is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Prerak Shah is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
Prerak Shah is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Texas →
Prerak Shah is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Prerak Shah is one of 86,319 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 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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