Atty. W. Cleland "Cle" Dade
W. Cleland Dade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.
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W. Cleland "Cle" Dade is a business, m&a, and energy attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Bracewell LLP. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- W. Cleland Dade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- W. Cleland, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2019
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Cleland is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
W. Cleland "Cle" Dade is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
W. Cleland "Cle" Dade is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
W. Cleland "Cle" Dade is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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