Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 31+ Years Experience
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About James B. Eccles at a Glance
James B. Eccles is a employment, litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa (1995). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1995) and University of Texas (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James B. Eccles
- Mr. James B. Eccles is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, governmental, appellate practice and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
- James practices in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
James B. Eccles's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Eccles handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Employment Law in Austin
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James B. Eccles is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Austin
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James B. Eccles is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Government & Administrative Law in Austin
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James B. Eccles is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Appellate Practice in Austin
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James B. Eccles is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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 venue, 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose James B. Eccles
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James B. Eccles's practice in the field of employment, litigation, government, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James B. Eccles brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and government, James B. Eccles can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means James B. Eccles attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James B. Eccles Handles in Austin
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James B. Eccles has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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