Atty. Thomas McCaffrey
Mr. Thomas McCaffrey is a lawyer practicing capital markets, corporate, corporate governance and 10 other areas of law.
Capital Markets & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 41+ Years Experience
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About Thomas McCaffrey at a Glance
Thomas McCaffrey is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A. Finance, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston (Former Director, Real Estate Law Section) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas McCaffrey
- Mr. Thomas McCaffrey is a lawyer practicing capital markets, corporate, corporate governance and 10 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Thomas practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas McCaffrey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas McCaffrey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Houston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas McCaffrey is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Houston
Thomas McCaffrey is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →
Health Care Law in Houston
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Houston
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Thomas McCaffrey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas McCaffrey's practice in the field of business, real estate, m&a, health care, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas McCaffrey brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, Thomas McCaffrey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Thomas McCaffrey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas McCaffrey Handles in Houston
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