Lionel M. "Lonnie" Schooler
About Lionel M. Schooler
Lionel M. Schooler is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Lionel M. Schooler is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Arbitration
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Jackson Walker LLP
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Houston, TX
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