Atty. Thomas Christopher Trent
Mr. Thomas Christopher Trent is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction, litigation: personal injury and 3 other areas of law.
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Thomas Christopher Trent is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Johnson, Trent, West & Taylor, L.L.P.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Western and Northern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court (1991). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1991) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1988). Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas Christopher Trent is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction, litigation: personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Thomas practices at Johnson, Trent, West & Taylor, L.L.P. in Houston, TX
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Thomas Christopher Trent is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas Christopher Trent is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Thomas Christopher Trent is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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