Atty. James C. Gordon

Atty. James C. Gordon

Jim Gordon is a civil trial and transactional attorney with over 43 years of experience. His practice is balanced between representation of individuals and companies in complex business and lending transactions, and dispute resolution.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About James C. Gordon at a glance

James C. Gordon is an Of Counsel based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Gordon & Sykes LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Western, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas U.S. Court of (1976). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of Texas (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director, 2002-2005, Tarrant County Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jim Gordon is a civil trial and transactional attorney with over 43 years of experience
  • His practice is balanced between representation of individuals and companies in complex business and lending transactions, and dispute resolution
  • He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and his trial practice includes business disputes over breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference with contractual relationships, unfair competition, and representation of creditors in bankruptcy court
  • He is also Board Certified in Construction Law and represents contractors, designers, and developers in commercial and governmental construction projects
  • He is experienced in negotiation and administration of construction contracts and resolution of construction disputes and claims for damages caused by delay, cost overruns, incomplete and defective performance, and design failure
  • After graduating from the University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Gordon was licensed to practice in Texas in 1976, and has been in private practice in Fort Worth since 1987
  • He is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • He formerly served as a Director of the Tarrant County Bar Association and as a Director and President of Dispute Resolution Services of Tarrant County
  • He currently serves on the Advisory Council of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center of Fort Worth
  • Mr. Gordon has four children and three grandchildren, and is married to his law partner, Karen Gordon
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Construction Litigation, 2010-present
  • Formerly with: Winstead, PC

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Gordon's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities 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 Fort Worth 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 C. Gordon

Where is James C. Gordon's law office located?
James C. Gordon's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Gordon & Sykes LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Gordon handle?
James C. Gordon focuses on business, construction, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James C. Gordon practiced law?
James C. Gordon has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James C. Gordon go to law school?
James C. Gordon earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James C. Gordon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James C. Gordon received?
James C. Gordon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Western, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas U.S. Court of
Admitted: 1976

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