Theodore W. "Ted" Paris
About Theodore W. Paris
Theodore W. Paris is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Theodore W. Paris is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Baker Botts LLP
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Houston, TX
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