Cecil J. Olmstead III
Cecil J. Olmstead III
Biography
Jay Olmstead, a partner in the Houston office since 1984, has extensive experience in commercial finance, representing both lenders and borrowers, and in Uniform Commercial Code matters. He also practices in the areas of leveraged leasing, structured financings and ISDA transactions.
Jay is knowledgeable about legal opinion negotiation, including those involving the ABA Accord and those involving security interests under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. He has been listed among The Best Lawyers in America for public finance law by Best Lawyers from 2010 to 2014.
Professional experience
Rankings and recognitions
Rankings and recognitions
- Texas Top Rated Lawyer, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, 2013 - 2014
- The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers, 2010 - 2021
Education
Education
JD, Yale Law School, 1976
BS, cum laude, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, 1968
Jay was admitted to practice law in Texas in 1976.
Admissions
Admissions
- Texas State Bar
Memberships and activities
Memberships and activities
- American Law Institute
- State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association
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