Atty. Bruce L. James
Bruce L. James has over 43 years’ experience as lead trial and appellate counsel in complex litigation and arbitration matters.
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Bruce L. James is an Of Counsel based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, probate, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas Bar US District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas US Court of C (1971). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of Texas (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & Memberships Tarrant County Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bruce L. James has over 43 years’ experience as lead trial and appellate counsel in complex litigation and arbitration matters
- He’s represented clients all across Texas, but he started his career in labor and employment law in Houston
- There, he represented management in disputes involving a wide range of union and employment disputes as well as companies charged with violations of OSHA
- Bruce has represented clients in administrative matters before the NLRB, OSHA, EEOC and TCHR
- An accomplished aviator, Bruce is also heavily involved in commercial litigation matters for companies in the aviation industry
- While in Corpus Christi, he represented members of the petro chemical industry in toxic exposure cases, anti-trust claims as well as ad valorem tax evaluation matters in both state and federal courts
- Awards & Recognitions Named Top Attorney in Civil Law by Fort Worth Magazine, 2009-2024
- Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell: Preeminent Publications Fryed Expert Witnesses: The 5th Circuit Takes Charge of Scientific Testimony, 12 Rev. Litigation 171-204 (1992)
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Bruce L. James is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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