Atty. William Knight Abney

Atty. William Knight Abney

Mr. William Knight Abney is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, oil and gas law, civil trial law and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About William Knight Abney at a glance

William Knight Abney is an Atlantic Exploration, LLC based in Houston, Texas. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (2000) and New Mexico (2002). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 2000) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1997). Active member of Travis County, Midland County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Knight Abney is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, oil and gas law, civil trial law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • William practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Knight Abney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Knight Abney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William Knight Abney is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Knight Abney

Where is William Knight Abney's law office located?
William Knight Abney's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Knight Abney handle?
William Knight Abney focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Knight Abney practiced law?
William Knight Abney has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did William Knight Abney go to law school?
William Knight Abney earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.B.A., 1997).
How can I contact William Knight Abney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 2000
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2000
New Mexico
Admitted: 2002

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