Atty. James A. West
James A. West is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, consumer rights law, psychiatric malpractice and 7 other areas of law.
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James A. West is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at James A. West, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1985), New York Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (2011), and Florida Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (2013). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Monmouth College (B.A., 1982). Active member of State Bar of Texas Association of Trial Lawyers of America Texas Trials Lawyers Association College of the State Bar of Texas Houston Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. West is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, consumer rights law, psychiatric malpractice and 7 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Monmouth College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at James A. West, P.C. in Houston, TX
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James A. West is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →
James A. West is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →
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.
James A. West is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
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. West is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James A. West is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
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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 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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