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Robert C. Shearer is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1979). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1979) and Villanova University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Corporate, Banking and Business Law Real Esate, Probate and Trust Law Sections) Texas Association of Bank Counsel State Bar of Texas Houston Bar Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert C. Shearer is a lawyer practicing banking, business, energy and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Robert practices at Thompson & Knight 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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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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