Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Corpus Christi
Upton Mickits Heymann was founded in Corpus Christi in 1996 with a commitment to delivering practical legal solutions. Our attorneys bring over 150 combined years of experience across diverse practice areas, including banking, consumer law, and energy law. We prioritize competence, responsiveness, and integrity in every client relationship, ensuring tailored strategies that address unique legal challenges. Our expansion to San Antonio in 1999 reflects our dedication to serving clients from the Rio Grande Valley to Austin.We foster interactive partnerships with clients, emphasizing transparency and ethical standards. Our teams expertise spans commercial litigation, real estate, and employment law, positioning us as trusted advisors in South Texas. We measure success by our ability to achieve mutually beneficial resolutions while maintaining cost-effective, timely service. Our practice areas are designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Texas.
Services
Banking
Consumer Law
Education Law
Labor & Employment Law
Litigation
Mediation
Oil, Gas & Energy Law
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ combined years of legal experience.
- Our solutions are tailored to clients' unique legal needs.
- We prioritize competence, responsiveness, and integrity in all cases.
- Our practice spans eight specialized legal areas.
- We serve clients from the Rio Grande Valley to Austin.
Services
Banking
We represent commercial and mortgage lenders in transactions, litigation, and collections. Our expertise ensures compliance with financial regulations while protecting lenders' interests. Clients benefit from strategic legal guidance tailored to complex banking environments.
Consumer Law
Our team ensures client compliance with consumer statutes and regulations. We defend businesses against litigation while advocating for fair practices. This service addresses disputes arising from consumer finance laws and contractual obligations.
Labor & Employment Law
We handle employment matters at local, state, and federal levels for employers and employees. Our services include contract negotiations, discrimination claims, and workplace policy development to maintain regulatory compliance and resolve disputes.
Oil, Gas & Energy Law
Our practice covers oil, gas, and mineral law matters including title opinions and litigation. Clients receive comprehensive counsel on energy sector regulations, lease agreements, and resource management disputes across Texas.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in commercial and residential real estate transactions, including farm and ranch law. Our services encompass contract negotiations, title examinations, and dispute resolution to facilitate smooth property transactions.
People
James W. Upton
Attorney
James W. Upton co-founded the firm in 1996, bringing decades of experience in commercial litigation and banking law. His practice focuses on complex financial disputes and real estate transactions.
Kevin F. Mickits
Attorney
Kevin F. Mickits specializes in labor and employment law, representing employers in regulatory compliance and litigation. He has practiced in Texas courts for over 25 years, focusing on workplace policy development.
John C. Heymann
Attorney
John C. Heymann co-founded the firm and leads the oil, gas, and energy law practice. His expertise includes mineral rights litigation and energy sector regulatory compliance across South Texas.
Benjamin T. Cavazos
Attorney
Benjamin T. Cavazos focuses on consumer law and education law, representing clients in statutory compliance cases. He advocates for fair practices in educational institutions and financial sectors.
Carole N. Harrod
Attorney
Carole N. Harrod specializes in mediation and alternate dispute resolution, facilitating balanced solutions for commercial and personal injury cases. She has mediated over 500 disputes since joining the firm.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in banking, consumer law, education law, labor & employment law, litigation, mediation, oil/gas/energy law, and real estate law.
How many years of experience does your firm have?
Our attorneys have over 150 combined years of legal experience across multiple practice areas since our founding in 1996.
Do you serve clients outside Corpus Christi?
Yes, we serve clients from the Rio Grande Valley to Austin, including San Antonio and Del Rio.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine decades of experience with personalized service, focusing on competence, responsiveness, and integrity in every case.
Can I schedule a consultation?
Yes, contact our Corpus Christi or San Antonio office to discuss your legal needs with an experienced attorney.
