
Thomas “Tommy” J. Holmes III
Mr. Holmes is a native Houstonian who attended Lamar High School, and then The University of Texas at Austin for undergraduate studies. He graduated from South Texas College of Law (JD – 2013), and is licensed by the State Bar of Texas. Tommy’s private practice initially focused on Energy Transactions and has since started Holmes Law to support business activities.​
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Holmes Law, PLLC started in 2014 with a general corporate practice, focusing on:
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Organizational matters, including business entity formation;
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Business transactions and disputes;
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Contract drafting and negotiating;
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Real Estate;
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Oil, Gas, and Energy Law'
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Business consulting;
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Fundraising services (Equity and debt), including project review, business plan, pitch deck. Financial review, and other services within and outside the Firm;
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Due diligence;
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Mergers and acquisitions;
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Farm and ranch matters
Mr. Holmes also handles other matters such as Real Estate Law and Oil, Gas, and Energy Law.
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The Firm has a vast array of other attorneys and professionals with whom we work, and we offer our Clients preferred rates based on specialized needs, helping review and select outside counsel as the matter dictates and the Client prefers.
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If you need help with any Texas business matter, real estate law, or oil and gas concern; please call our office for an immediate consultation at 832.509.0445.
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I also invite you to use the contact form on this page to send us a brief email, and we will return your message as soon as possible.
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Practice History
Large corporate transactions and restructuring from $50,000 to $1,000,000,000.
Oil and gas transactions including lease negotiating, Midstream and Upstream contracts, due diligence and corporate transactions including M&A transactions valued at over $3,000,000,000.
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Legal Experience
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Founding Partner – Holmes Law, PLLC
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Kilburn Ramey (formerly Kilburn Law Firm, PLLC)
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Graves & Co.
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Harris County District Attorney’s Office
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Walne Law, PLLC
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Education
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South Texas College of Law – 2013
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University of Texas at Austin – 2008
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Social Activities
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Boy Scouts of America
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Eagle Scout, Troop 55, Venture Crew 55, Scouting with HYLA
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Delta Waterfowl, Houston Chapter President (’09 – ‘15), Committee Member and Sponsor of Houston Chapter (’09 – current), Lifetime Achievement Award
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Breeders Greeters Committeeman, Bar-B-Que Cook Off Team Member, Head Cook and Logistics Coordinator – Devils River Mountain Men
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Armed Forced and Veteran supporter: Hero Hunt, Armed Forces programs at the Houston Rodeo, Wounded Warriors, VFW Post 8790)
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Coordinator for Central Texas Chapter – University Division (’05 – ’08)
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Petroleum Club of Houston
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Camp Longhorn
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Rotary International
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Fayette County Fair Association
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Hogs For The Cause - Team “Glazed and Confused” raising over $75k as a team since 2023
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Other
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State Bar of Texas
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Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) Committee Chair
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Houston Bar Association
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You can learn more about me on my LinkedIn profile.