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Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Consumer, Creditor-Debtor, Intellectual Property, Litigation: Commercial

Additional Information: J.R. JONES LAW, PLLC's principal office is located in historic Katy, Texas. Known for its’ rice farming roots, nationally renowned high school football teams and educational excellence, Katy is part of the Houston metropolitan area. Katy’s ideal location also allows easy access to San Antonio, Austin, Galveston, Sugarland, Beaumont, College Station, South Texas and surrounding communities.



John R. Jones, the founder of the firm, was born in Lufkin, Texas on June 11, 1959 and resided in Houston, Texas for most of his youth, where he graduated early from E. L. Furr High School in 1976. After graduation, he attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1980. While at Sam Houston State University, he received many awards and honors, including a Department of Army Scholarship, the L.P. Gentry Award, Dean's list, Military Order of World Wars Award, Distinguished Military Student and Distinguished Military Graduate Awards, the Reserve Officer's Association of America Award, and the outstanding member of Scabbard and Blade Military Honor Society. Upon graduation, Mr. Jones was commissioned as a regular Army second lieutenant and reported for active duty. He served in the United States Army from December 1980 until September 1987 in a variety of command and staff assignments where he also received the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal and the Parachutist's Badge. During his military service, Mr. Jones received a Master of Science degree in Management Science (Systems Management) from American Technological University and obtained the rank of captain. Subsequent to his Army service, Mr. Jones entered Texas Tech University School of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence awards for contracts and trial advocacy. He graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1990. He is also an active Life Member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.