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W. Stephen Benesh is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Bracewell LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas Colorado District Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1988) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Western and Northern Districts of Texas (1988). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1987) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. W. Stephen Benesh is a lawyer practicing environmental strategies, litigation, commercial
- W. received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- W. practices at Bracewell LLP in Austin, 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.
W. Stephen Benesh is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Austin 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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