Atty. Willis Joseph Ray

Atty. Willis Joseph Ray

Mr. Willis Joseph Ray is a lawyer practicing criminal, admiralty and maritime law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Willis Joseph Ray at a glance

Willis Joseph Ray is a personal injury, criminal defense, insurance, and maritime attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Texas (2004), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2004), and Louisiana (2007). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D. Civil, 2004) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Willis Joseph Ray is a lawyer practicing criminal, admiralty and maritime law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Willis received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Willis practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Willis Joseph Ray's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Willis Joseph Ray handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Willis Joseph Ray is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Willis Joseph Ray is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Willis Joseph Ray is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Willis Joseph Ray is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Willis Joseph Ray

Where is Willis Joseph Ray's law office located?
Willis Joseph Ray's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Willis Joseph Ray handle?
Willis Joseph Ray focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Willis Joseph Ray practiced law?
Willis Joseph Ray has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Willis Joseph Ray go to law school?
Willis Joseph Ray earned their education at (J.D. Civil, 2004); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Willis Joseph Ray for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Civil
Tulane University Law School
- 2004
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2004
Louisiana
Admitted: 2007

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