John C. Brannan III
About John C. Brannan III
John C. Brannan III is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. John C. Brannan III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Energy Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Houston, TX
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