Atty. Ruth Ann Van Meter

Atty. Ruth Ann Van Meter

Ms. Ruth Ann Van Meter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy litigation, bankruptcy, complex and multi-district litigation.

Houston Houston 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (713) 843-7403 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ruth Ann Van Meter at a glance

Ruth Ann Van Meter is a bankruptcy and class action attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Tex (1989). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1989) and Texas Tech University B.A. 1985 Dean's list (—). Active member of State Bar of Texas (Member, Litigation and Bankruptcy Sections) Houston Bar Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Ruth Ann Van Meter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy litigation, bankruptcy, complex and multi-district litigation
  • Ruth received a B.A. degree from Texas Tech University, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Ruth practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Ruth Ann Van Meter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ruth Ann Van Meter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Class Action

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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 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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Where is Ruth Ann Van Meter's law office located?
Ruth Ann Van Meter's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ruth Ann Van Meter handle?
Ruth Ann Van Meter focuses on bankruptcy, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Ruth Ann Van Meter practiced law?
Ruth Ann Van Meter has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Ruth Ann Van Meter go to law school?
Ruth Ann Van Meter earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1989
Texas Tech University B.A. 1985 Dean's list
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Tex
Admitted: 1989

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