Atty. James A. Dunn

Atty. James A. Dunn

Mr. James A.

Houston Houston 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Dunn at a glance

James A. Dunn is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Dunn & Neal, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1979) and University of Houston (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James A. Dunn is a lawyer practicing business, real estate, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Dunn & Neal, LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Dunn's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James A. Dunn is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James A. Dunn is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James A. Dunn is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James A. Dunn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James A. Dunn is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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 James A. Dunn

Where is James A. Dunn's law office located?
James A. Dunn's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Dunn & Neal, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Dunn handle?
James A. Dunn focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James A. Dunn practiced law?
James A. Dunn has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James A. Dunn go to law school?
James A. Dunn earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James A. Dunn for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Dunn 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.
What awards or recognition has James A. Dunn received?
James A. Dunn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1979
B.A.
University of Houston
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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