Atty. Robert Vernon Housley

Atty. Robert Vernon Housley

Mr. Robert Vernon Housley is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, securities and 1 other area of law.

Austin Austin 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (512) 567-5732 Book Appointment

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About Robert Vernon Housley at a glance

Robert Vernon Housley is an Associate based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1998) and Texas (2000). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S. Economics, 1994). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Robert Vernon Housley is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, securities and 1 other area of law
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Robert practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Vernon Housley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Vernon Housley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert Vernon Housley is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

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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 Austin 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Vernon Housley

Where is Robert Vernon Housley's law office located?
Robert Vernon Housley's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Vernon Housley handle?
Robert Vernon Housley focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Robert Vernon Housley practiced law?
Robert Vernon Housley has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Robert Vernon Housley go to law school?
Robert Vernon Housley earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Economics, 1994).
How can I contact Robert Vernon Housley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1998
B.S. Economics
University of Texas at Austin
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1998
Texas
Admitted: 2000

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