Atty. James Barrett Hamilton

Atty. James Barrett Hamilton

Mr. James Barrett Hamilton is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, oil & gas and 4 other areas of law.

Tyler Tyler 19 yrs experience 19 year
Call (430) 288-5178 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Barrett Hamilton at a glance

James Barrett Hamilton is an Of Counsel based in Tyler, Texas, practicing at Black & Skaggs, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court (2007). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law (J.D. Order, 2007) and United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S. Maritime, 2000). Serands clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Barrett Hamilton is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, oil & gas and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices at Black & Skaggs, P.C. in Tyler, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Barrett Hamilton's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Barrett Hamilton is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

James Barrett Hamilton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Tyler 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.

Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Tyler or all attorneys in Texas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Barrett Hamilton

Where is James Barrett Hamilton's law office located?
James Barrett Hamilton's law practice is located in Tyler, Texas. The firm is Black & Skaggs, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Barrett Hamilton handle?
James Barrett Hamilton focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Barrett Hamilton practiced law?
James Barrett Hamilton has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James Barrett Hamilton go to law school?
James Barrett Hamilton earned their education at (J.D. Order, 2007); (B.S. Maritime, 2000).
How can I contact James Barrett Hamilton for a consultation?
You can contact James Barrett Hamilton 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.

Education

J.D. Order
St. Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law
- 2007
B.S. Maritime
United States Merchant Marine Academy
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 2007

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.