Atty. Robert Jay Lichtenstein
Robert Jay Lichtenstein is a lawyer practicing labor, employment & benefits, retirement plan design & administration, erisa/employee benefits litigation and 11 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
ERISA & Employee Benefits Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 52+ Years Experience
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About Robert Jay Lichtenstein at a Glance
Robert Jay Lichtenstein is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Morgan Lewis Bockius Llp. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974) and U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. University, 1974) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Jay Lichtenstein
- Robert Jay Lichtenstein is a lawyer practicing labor, employment & benefits, retirement plan design & administration, erisa/employee benefits litigation and 11 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Robert practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Jay Lichtenstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Jay Lichtenstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business Formation in Houston
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Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert Jay Lichtenstein is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Houston
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Employment Contracts in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Robert Jay Lichtenstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Jay Lichtenstein's practice in the field of formation, employment, business, m&a, and employment contracts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Jay Lichtenstein brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania and U.S. Tax Court, Robert Jay Lichtenstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, employment, and business, Robert Jay Lichtenstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Robert Jay Lichtenstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Jay Lichtenstein Handles in Houston
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