Atty. Richard Wesley Bennett
Mr. Richard Wesley Bennett is a lawyer practicing criminal, immigration, bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law.
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Richard Wesley Bennett is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Jones Bennett LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, immigration, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of (2000). Educated at Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Texas Christian University (B.A. Latin, 1997). Active member of State Bar of Texas Federal Bar Association (Member, Southern District of Texas) Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard Wesley Bennett is a lawyer practicing criminal, immigration, bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Texas Christian University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Richard practices at Jones Bennett LLP in Houston, TX
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Richard Wesley Bennett's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Wesley Bennett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard Wesley Bennett is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard Wesley Bennett is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard Wesley Bennett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Richard Wesley Bennett is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Richard Wesley Bennett is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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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