Atty. Clyde James Jackson III

Atty. Clyde James Jackson III

With over three decades of wide-ranging experience, Clyde James (“Jay”) Jackson III has the knowledge to help clients with virtually any type of litigation. Clients have come to know Mr.

Houston Houston 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Clyde James Jackson III at a glance

Clyde James Jackson III is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Burford Perry LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, patent, truck accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1983), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (2005). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas (J.D., 1980) and The University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Honors, 1977). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • With over three decades of wide-ranging experience, Clyde James (“Jay”) Jackson III has the knowledge to help clients with virtually any type of litigation
  • Clients have come to know Mr. Jackson for his dedication to his clients and special attention to each and every case
  • He makes every effort to help his clients by addressing all of their concerns and carefully undertaking innovative strategies that obtain the best possible resolution
  • Mr. Jackson began his personal injury specialty at Schechter, Eisenman, & Solar where he handled a large docket of wrongful death and personal injury cases, including motor vehicle collisions, products liability, premises liability claims, admiralty cases, and LHWCA claims
  • His work involved jury trials in Harris, Jefferson, Galveston, Nueces, and Webb counties, in both state and federal courts
  • Mr. Jackson continued in private practice until 1998 when he served our community in the Harris County District Attorney’s office prosecuting cases in felony and misdemeanor courts
  • In 2002, Mr. Jackson reentered private practice when he joined Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Aziz
  • During nearly seventeen years there, he focused his work on a wide variety of personal injury cases, and he also handled select commercial litigation, including business dissolution, real estate disputes, employment matters, and fiduciary liability
  • Because of the depth of his experience, Mr. Jackson is frequently asked to speak at legal seminars, primarily addressing recent rulings by the Texas Supreme Court, and he has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Super Lawyer every year since 2012

Practice Areas Explained

Clyde James Jackson III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clyde James Jackson III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Patent Law

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Truck Accidents

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Houston 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Clyde James Jackson III

Where is Clyde James Jackson III's law office located?
Clyde James Jackson III's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Burford Perry LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clyde James Jackson III handle?
Clyde James Jackson III focuses on car accidents, patent, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Clyde James Jackson III practiced law?
Clyde James Jackson III has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Clyde James Jackson III go to law school?
Clyde James Jackson III earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Honors, 1977).
How can I contact Clyde James Jackson III for a consultation?
You can contact Clyde James Jackson III directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- 1980
B.A. Honors
The University of Texas at Austin
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2009

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