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William E. Matthews is a business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court (1963). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. William E. Matthews is a lawyer practicing trial, alternative dispute resolution, class action defense and 11 other areas of law
- William has been licensed for 63 years
- William practices in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William E. Matthews is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
William E. Matthews is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
William E. Matthews is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William E. Matthews is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
William E. Matthews is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
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 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.
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