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Atty. William P. Pannill

Atty. William P. Pannill

Mr. William P.

Houston Houston 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (281) 768-4043 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William P. Pannill at a glance

William P. Pannill is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at William Pannill. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit (1970), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit Texas Northern District Court US Supreme Court U (1974), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Wyoming District Cour (1975). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1970) and Columbia University (M.S. Rice, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American (Associate Editor, 1979-1980, Executive Editor, 1981, Editor-in-Chief, 1982-1984, "Litigation" Journal of the Section of Litigation Co-Director of Publications, 1984-1985 Council Member, 1986-1989) 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 P. Pannill is a lawyer practicing business, litigation: commercial, oil & gas and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a M.S. degree from Columbia University in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William practices at William Pannill in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Pannill's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 P. Pannill

Where is William P. Pannill's law office located?
William P. Pannill's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is William Pannill. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Pannill handle?
William P. Pannill focuses on business, litigation, environmental, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William P. Pannill practiced law?
William P. Pannill has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William P. Pannill go to law school?
William P. Pannill earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (M.S. Rice, 1963).
How can I contact William P. Pannill for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William P. Pannill received?
William P. Pannill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1970
M.S. Rice
Columbia University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit Texas Northern District Court US Supreme Court U
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Wyoming District Cour
Admitted: 1975

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