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Thomas W. Paterson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Susman Godfrey L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court New Mexico -New Mexico Supreme Court -State - Supreme (1985). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D. Agricultural, 1984) and Texas A & M University (B.S. Agricultural, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas W. Paterson is a lawyer practicing natural resources, oil & gas, agricultural products or land and 3 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Thomas practices at Susman Godfrey L.L.P. in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Thomas W. Paterson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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