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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.
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- 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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas A. Zabel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Thomas A. Zabel is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas A. Zabel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Thomas A. Zabel is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Thomas A. Zabel is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
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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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