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Jones, Walker,
Waechter, Poitevent,
Carrère & Denègre L.L.P.

Law Firm in The Woodlands, Texas
 
Address
Waterway Plaza Two, 10001 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 350
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(Montgomery Co.)
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Contact Information
Phone: 281-296-4400  
Fax: 281-296-4404
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http://www.joneswalker.com
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Jones, Walker,
Waechter, Poitevent,
Carrère & Denègre L.L.P. practices in the following areas of law:

Admiralty and Maritime, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Appellate Litigation, Aviation, Banking, Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors'-Debtors' Rights, Business and Commercial Litigation, Class Action Defense, Commercial Lending and Finance, Construction, Corporate and Securities, Employee Benefits, ERISA and Executive Compensation, Energy and Natural Resources, Environmental and Toxic Torts, Gaming, Government Relations, Health Care, Insurance and Financial Services, Intellectual Property, International, Labor and Employment, Mergers and Acquisitions, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Project Development and Finance, Public Finance, Real Estate, Land Use, Development and Finance, Tax (International, Federal, State and Local), Telecommunications and Utilities, Trusts, Estates and Personal Planning, Venture Capital and Emerging Companies, White Collar Crime and Corporate Compliance.
Year Established: 1937
Firm Profile:
Jones Walker is one of the largest firms in the Gulf South, providing a comprehensive range of legal services and serving a broad spectrum of local, regional, national, and international business interests. With more than 220 attorneys, our offices are located in Baton Rouge, Houston, Lafayette, Miami, New Orleans, The Woodlands, and Washington, D.C.

We are committed to providing excellent and proactive legal services to major multinational, public, and private corporations; Fortune 500 companies; money center banks and worldwide insurers; and family and emerging businesses doing business in the United States and abroad. Our attorneys strive to practice law with high levels of creativity and innovation, and to deliver quality legal representation without sacrificing personalized client service. By understanding our clients' businesses and building strong, personal relationships with clients, Jones Walker creates a productive partnership that focuses on achieving optimal results in an efficient manner.

Our attorneys are recognized for superior client service, excellence in law, and for contributing to their communities. Many journals and publications feature articles written by our attorneys, who are often featured as speakers for professional, trade, and business seminars, and serve as instructors for law school courses. We are committed to improving our communities by dedicating time, talent, and financial resources to a variety of civic, charitable, and professional organizations.

Firm Size: 224

Other Office Locations of Jones, Walker,
Waechter, Poitevent,
Carrère & Denègre L.L.P.

New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. (Main Office)
Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A.
Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A.
Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
RESIDENT PARTNER
Stephen T. Miller (Partner) born Santurce, Puerto Rico April 28, 1956; admitted to bar, 1985, Texas; 2006, New York. Education: Oral Roberts University (B.A., with honors, 1981); University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D. with highest honors, 1984). Member: Houston (Member, Sections on: Oil and Gas Law; International Law), American and Inter-American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas. (Resident). Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Commercial Lending and Finance; Energy; Electric Power; Real Estate; International. Email: Stephen T. Miller
RESIDENT SPECIAL COUNSEL
Jennifer D. Hamer (Special Counsel) born Houston, Texas; admitted to bar, 1999, Texas. Education: Texas Tech University (B.G.S., 1996); South Texas College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1999). Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate; Corporate Law; Energy; Real Estate. Email: Jennifer D. Hamer
James A. Ruoff (Special Counsel) admitted to bar, 1977, Texas. Education: University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1972); University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1976). Member: State Bar of Texas; Energy and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Energy; Oil and Gas. Email: James A. Ruoff
Douglas B. Whiting (Special Counsel) born American Fork, Utah; admitted to bar, 1984, California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 2000, Texas. Education: California State University, Long Beach (B.S., with distinction, 1978); University of Utah (M.B.A., 1983; J.D., 1984). Beta Gamma Sigma; Phi Alpha Delta. Intern, Federal Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, 1983. Instructor: M.B.A. Program, California State University, Long Beach, 1985-1987; Legal Assistant Program, University of California at Irvine, 1989-1990; M.B.A. Program, Pepperdine University, 1990-1991; Legal Assistant Program, University of California at San Diego, 1997—. Staff Member, Journal of Contemporary Law and Journal of Energy Law, 1983-1984. Judge Pro Tem, San Diego County Municipal and Superior Courts, Small Claims Division, 1993—. Attorney: Southern California Edison Co./Mission Energy Co., 1983-1991; Ahlstrom Pyropower, Inc., 1991-1995. Board Member: National Independent Energy Producers, 1992-1994; Electric Generation Association, 1994-1995. At-Large Board Member, Electric Power Supply Association, 1997-1998. Member, Select Committee on Government Efficiency and Fiscal Reform and Review Subcommittee, Citizen Advisory Committee, City of San Diego. Member: San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Federal Energy and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; American Corporate Counsel Association (National Vice-Chair, 1997-1998 and National Chair, 1998—, International Energy Committee); J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Languages: German. Practice Areas: Business Law(15%); Commercial Law(15%); Contracts(15%); Energy(15%); Equipment Finance and Leasing; Finance(5%); General Practice(10%); International Law(15%); Labor and Employment; Partnership Law(5%); Real Estate(5%); Securities. Email: Douglas B. Whiting
Other Office Addresses: Links to Other Offices
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Office: 8555 United Plaza Boulevard, 70809. Telephone: 225-248-2000. Fax: 225-248-2010.
Houston, Texas Office: JP Morgan Chase Tower, 600 Travis Street, Suite 6601, 77002. Telephone: 713-437-1800. Fax: 713-437-1810.
Lafayette, Louisiana Office: 500 Dover Boulevard, Suite 120, 70503. Telephone: 337-406-5610. Fax: 337-406-5620.
Miami, Florida Office: Courvoisier Centre II, 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 500, 33131. Telephone: 305-679-5700. Fax: 305-679-5710.
New Orleans, Louisiana Office: 201 St. Charles Avenue, 70170-5100. Telephone: 504-582-8000. Fax: 504-582-8583.
Washington, D.C. Office - Capitol Hill: 499 South Capitol Street, S.W., Suite 600, 20003. Telephone: 202-203-1000. Fax: 202-203-0000.
Washington, D.C. Office - Downtown: The Watergate, 2600 Virginia Avenue, N.W., Suite 1113, 20037. Telephone: 202-944-1100. Fax: 202-944-1109.
(For Firm and Biographical Data at New Orleans, Louisiana; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Lafayette, Louisiana; Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida and Washington, D.C., see Professional Biographies at those locations)
Maintains an office in more than one location.


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