Atty. James C. Winton

Atty. James C. Winton

Mr. James C.

Houston Houston 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (346) 601-3490 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James C. Winton at a glance

James C. Winton is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Baker & Hostetler LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California Armed Forces Pacific (1977), District of Columbia (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987), and Texas District of Columbia District Court Armed Forces Europe Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals US C (1988). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Southern California (A.B. Political, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association The State Bar of Texas District of Columbia Bar State Bar of California Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James C. Winton is a lawyer practicing class action defense, emergency response & crisis management, environmental & energy and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Winton's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Class Action

James C. Winton is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

James C. Winton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. Winton

Where is James C. Winton's law office located?
James C. Winton's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Baker & Hostetler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Winton handle?
James C. Winton focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James C. Winton practiced law?
James C. Winton has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James C. Winton go to law school?
James C. Winton earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B. Political, 1974).
How can I contact James C. Winton for a consultation?
You can contact James C. Winton 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.
What awards or recognition has James C. Winton received?
James C. Winton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1977
A.B. Political
University of Southern California
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California Armed Forces Pacific
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
Texas District of Columbia District Court Armed Forces Europe Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals US C
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Armed Forces the Americas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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