Stuart Lawson
About Stuart Lawson
Stuart Lawson is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Stuart Lawson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Porter Hedges LLP
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Houston, TX
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