John M. Erskine, Jr., Lawyer at K&L Gates LLP

John M. Erskine, Jr., Partner Attorney
Business, General Practice, Public Policy and Law, Emerging Payment Systems, Energy, Indian Law-North America, Nuclear, Oil & Gas

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Address: 111 Congress Ave., Ste. 900, Austin, TX 78701

Law Firm:	K&L Gates LLP
Lawyer:	John M. Erskine, Jr.
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Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Business, General Practice, Public Policy and Law, Emerging Payment Systems, Energy, Indian Law-North America, Nuclear, Oil & Gas
Bio:	Mr. Erskine joined the firm in 1994 after seventeen years of service with Amoco Corporation as senior government affairs representative, where he was ultimately responsible for all legislative and political activities for the parent corporation and subsidiaries, including those involving exploration and production, refining and marketing, chemicals, pipeline, research and development, marine transport and waste disposal in Texas and New Mexico. From 1976-1978, he was an attorney in the state government affairs section of Dupont's legal department. Mr. Erskine was also associated with Alan M. Voorhees and Associates, where he was responsible for legal and political issues involved in transportation and environmental planning studies. Mr. Erskine's practice with K&L Gates consists primarily of legislative representation and administrative law. He was instrumental in the formulation and passage of Proposition 2, which exempted pollution control equipment from property taxation. In addition to working with building the coalition that insured its passage by the legislature, he was deeply involved in the statewide campaign for voter approval. He was also the architect of the Oil Field Clean-up Fund, which created an industry-supported fund that is dedicated to the plugging of the State's 48,000 abandoned oil and gas wells and the sites upon which they are located. It has become the model legislation for the states and has been adopted in many jurisdictions since its passa
Admitted:	1974, Texas; 1975, District of Columbia;
College:	Texas Christian University, Class of 1971, B.A.
Law School:	University of Houston Law Center, Class of 1973, J.D.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer John M. Erskine, Jr., graduated from Texas Christian University, Class of 1971, B.A. University of Houston Law Center, Class of 1973, J.D., is now employed by K&L Gates LLP at 111 Congress Ave., Ste. 900 Austin, TX 78701.John M. Erskine, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John M. Erskine, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether John M. Erskine, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John M. Erskine, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John M. Erskine, Jr.'s office is located at Austin, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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John M. Erskine, Jr. has been admitted in 1974, Texas; 1975, District of Columbia;. His or her practice areas include Business, General Practice, Public Policy and Law, Emerging Payment Systems, Energy, Indian Law-North America, Nuclear, Oil & Gas.

John M. Erskine, Jr.'s college and law school education includes Texas Christian University, Class of 1971, B.A., University of Houston Law Center, Class of 1973, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Mr. Erskine joined the firm in 1994 after seventeen years of service with Amoco Corporation as senior government affairs representative, where he was ultimately responsible for all legislative and political activities for the parent corporation and subsidiaries, including those involving exploration and production, refining and marketing, chemicals, pipeline, research and development, marine transport and waste disposal in Texas and New Mexico. From 1976-1978, he was an attorney in the state government affairs section of Dupont's legal department. Mr. Erskine was also associated with Alan M. Voorhees and Associates, where he was responsible for legal and political issues involved in transportation and environmental planning studies. Mr. Erskine's practice with K&L Gates consists primarily of legislative representation and administrative law. He was instrumental in the formulation and passage of Proposition 2, which exempted pollution control equipment from property taxation. In addition to working with building the coalition that insured its passage by the legislature, he was deeply involved in the statewide campaign for voter approval. He was also the architect of the Oil Field Clean-up Fund, which created an industry-supported fund that is dedicated to the plugging of the State's 48,000 abandoned oil and gas wells and the sites upon which they are located. It has become the model legislation for the states and has been adopted in many jurisdictions since its passa. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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