Atty. Stephen James Chippas

Atty. Stephen James Chippas

Stephen James Chippas is a lawyer practicing corporate law, energy, environmental law and 1 other area of law. Stephen James received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Houston Houston 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen James Chippas at a glance

Stephen James Chippas is a CRL Group, LLC based in Houston, Texas. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois Illinois Northern District Court (1997) and Texas (2016). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois (B.S.M.E., 1989). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen James Chippas is a lawyer practicing corporate law, energy, environmental law and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen James received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Stephen James practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen James Chippas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen James Chippas 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Stephen James Chippas is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen James Chippas

Where is Stephen James Chippas's law office located?
Stephen James Chippas's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen James Chippas handle?
Stephen James Chippas focuses on business, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Stephen James Chippas practiced law?
Stephen James Chippas has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Stephen James Chippas go to law school?
Stephen James Chippas earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S.M.E., 1989).
How can I contact Stephen James Chippas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1997
B.S.M.E.
University of Illinois
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois Illinois Northern District Court
Admitted: 1997
Texas
Admitted: 2016

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