James “Jake” Hockett

Associate


Jake is an Associate in the Public Finance practice in the firm’s Dallas office. He focuses his practice primarily on Public Finance and Real Estate law, including the creation and administration of special purpose districts throughout Texas, particularly in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Prior to coming to Coats Rose, Jake worked on a range of public finance matters in financing transactions for cities, counties, universities, special districts, transportation entities, and school districts throughout Texas.

While in law school, Jake served as articles editor for the SMU Sciences and Technology Law Review.  In addition, he served as social director at the Board of Advocates and was a mentor at the Student Bar Association.

Admitted

  • Texas, 2022

Education

  • J.D., 2022, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
  • B.A., Journalism, Public Relations and News Media, 2018, Baylor University

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas
Locations

Houston

9 Greenway Plaza, Ste. 1000
Houston, Texas 77046
Phone: 713.651.0111
Fax: 713.651.0220

Dallas

16000 North Dallas Parkway
Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75248
Phone: 972.788.1600
Fax: 972.702.0662

Austin

Terrace 2
2700 Via Fortuna, Suite 350
Austin, Texas 78746
Phone: 512.469.7987
Fax: 512.469.9408

 

Cincinnati

PNC Center
201 E. 5th Street, Suite 1810
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513.830.0261
Fax: 513.672.0381