Atty. James A Nugent

Atty. James A Nugent

James A Nugent is a lawyer practicing professional liability, insurance defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Dallas Dallas 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James A Nugent at a glance

James A Nugent is an US Dept. of Jus. based in Dallas, Texas. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987). Educated at Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University (J.D., 1987) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A Nugent is a lawyer practicing professional liability, insurance defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James A Nugent's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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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 Dallas 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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Where is James A Nugent's law office located?
James A Nugent's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Nugent handle?
James A Nugent focuses on employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James A Nugent practiced law?
James A Nugent has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James A Nugent go to law school?
James A Nugent earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University
- 1987
B.A.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1987

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