Atty. William Michael Thursland

Atty. William Michael Thursland

Mr. William Michael Thursland is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal, commercial and 4 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (346) 771-0212 Book Appointment

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William Michael Thursland is a criminal defense, family law, business, juvenile, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of A (1981). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1976). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Michael Thursland is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal, commercial and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Thursland's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Juvenile Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Michael Thursland

Where is William Michael Thursland's law office located?
William Michael Thursland's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Thursland handle?
William Michael Thursland focuses on criminal defense, family law, business, juvenile, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Michael Thursland practiced law?
William Michael Thursland has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Michael Thursland go to law school?
William Michael Thursland earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1981
A.B.
Georgetown University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of A
Admitted: 1981

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