Atty. Thomas A. Zabel

Atty. Thomas A. Zabel

Mr. Thomas A.

Houston Houston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Thomas A. Zabel at a glance

Thomas A. Zabel is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Zabel Freeman. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas (1987). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Texas A & M University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Society of Petroleum Engineers. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Thomas A. Zabel is a lawyer practicing natural resources law and litigation, civil litigation, eminent domain and 7 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Thomas practices at Zabel Freeman in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas A. Zabel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. Zabel 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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Land Use & Zoning

Thomas A. Zabel is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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

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Appellate Practice

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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 Thomas A. Zabel

Where is Thomas A. Zabel's law office located?
Thomas A. Zabel's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Zabel Freeman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas A. Zabel handle?
Thomas A. Zabel focuses on business, zoning, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas A. Zabel practiced law?
Thomas A. Zabel has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Thomas A. Zabel go to law school?
Thomas A. Zabel earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Thomas A. Zabel for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas A. Zabel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas A. Zabel received?
Thomas A. Zabel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1987
B.S.
Texas A & M University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas
Admitted: 1987

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