Atty. James A. Ballard
Legal Experience Mr. Ballard has a broad experience in the real estate industry.
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About James A. Ballard at a glance
James A. Ballard is an Associate based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas (1991). Educated at Texas Tech School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Texas Tech University (B.B.A. Finance, 1988). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Legal Experience Mr. Ballard has a broad experience in the real estate industry
- He has closed over $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions, working with investors, owners, developers, landlords, tenants, brokers and property managers
- Mr. Ballard has worked on approximately 5 million square feet of commercial office and industrial new development and worked with developers of single-family subdivisions in the entitlements, land-use, restrictive covenants, HOA/POA creation, condominiums, utilities and infrastructure related development, habitat and conservation, home construction, and closing documents and title work
- Mr. Ballard also works with owners/developers in the financing of the project, including debt and equity agreements
- Mr. Ballard represents clients in various litigation areas including general liability defense, including but not limited to, premise liability, vehicular accidents, product liability, and negligent activity
- He also represents select clients in personal injury litigation
- Mr. Ballard began his legal career with Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P., later working at Vial, Hamilton, Koch & Knox, L.L.P., Trammell Crow Company, and The Staubach Company
- Personal Affiliations Lake Hills Church- Member and Volunteer Lake Travis Youth Association- Coach and Volunteer Lake Travis Youth 7 v 7 Football Coach Volunteered and Supported various organizations which support veterans and children Married with 3 children Professional Affiliations State Bar of Texas- licensed in 1991 Memberships- Real Estate Section of State Bar of Texas Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker Former Director- Texas Association of Business
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James A. Ballard's Areas of Practice
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James A. Ballard is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James A. Ballard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James A. Ballard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
James A. Ballard is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
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 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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