Janine Elise Yee, Business Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Business and General
AssociateatPorter Hedges Llp
Houston, TX
Practicing business in Houston since 2005.
- 21+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Janine Elise Yee is an associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business and General. Janine has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Porter Hedges Llp.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 21 years
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- Business · General
- Handles Business and General matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Janine Elise Yee: Janine Elise Yee is an associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business and General. Janine has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Porter Hedges Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Janine takes on
Janine concentrates on business and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Houston, Texas
Janine takes business matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Janine agrees to represent you.
General cases in Houston, Texas
Janine takes general matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Janine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Janine Elise Yee — business lawyer in Houston
Janine Elise Yee is an associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business and General. Janine has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Porter Hedges Llp.
Ms. Janine Elise Yee is a lawyer practicing banking, finance. Janine received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years. Janine practices at Porter Hedges LLP in Houston, TX.
Janine's approach to business cases
Ms. Janine Elise Yee is a lawyer practicing banking, finance. Janine received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years. Janine practices at Porter Hedges LLP in Houston, TX.
Clients Janine works with
Janine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and general matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
J.D. · 2005
University of Texas at Austin
B.A. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Janine's state bar admissions
Texas
2005 · ACTIVE
Janine studied at J.D. in University of Texas at Austin School of Law and B.A. in University of Texas at Austin.
Law school and academic background
Janine completed J.D. in University of Texas at Austin School of Law and B.A. in University of Texas at Austin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Janine runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Janine's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Texas
membership
Locations
Janine Elise Yee's office in Houston
Janine's primary office is at 1000 Main Street, 36th Floor, Houston, TX, 77002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Janine Elise Yee — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Janine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Janine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Janine
Janine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Janine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Janine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Janine Elise Yee
How much does it cost to hire Janine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Janine offer a free consultation?
Janine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Janine's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Janine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Janine take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Janine is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Janine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Janine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Janine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Janine accepting new business clients right now?
Janine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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