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Atty. William S. Paddock

Atty. William S. Paddock

Mr. William S.

Houston Houston 57 yrs experience 57 year
Call (346) 537-2981 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William S. Paddock at a glance

William S. Paddock is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Jones Day. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on formation, business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1969), Texas (1986), Georgia (Inactive) (1995), and Georgia - Court of Common Pleas - State - Trial Court Ohio Northern District Court (1995). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1969) and University of Rhode Island (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William S. Paddock is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers and acquisitions, securities and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at Jones Day in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William S. Paddock's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

William S. Paddock is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William S. Paddock is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

William S. Paddock is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 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 S. Paddock

Where is William S. Paddock's law office located?
William S. Paddock's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S. Paddock handle?
William S. Paddock focuses on formation, business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William S. Paddock practiced law?
William S. Paddock has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William S. Paddock go to law school?
William S. Paddock earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact William S. Paddock for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1969
B.A.
University of Rhode Island
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1969
Texas
Admitted: 1986
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1995
Georgia - Court of Common Pleas - State - Trial Court Ohio Northern District Court
Admitted: 1995
Georgia - Georgia Supreme Court - State - Supreme Court Georgia Northern District Court
Admitted: 1995

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