Atty. James Cary Barton

Atty. James Cary Barton

Mr. James Cary Barton is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, business organization.

San Antonio San Antonio 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About James Cary Barton at a glance

James Cary Barton is a Member based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Caldwell East & Finlayson PLLC. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Texas (1965), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1972), and U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1965) and Baylor University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Cary Barton is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, business organization
  • James received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • James practices at Caldwell East & Finlayson PLLC in San Antonio, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Cary Barton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Cary Barton 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.

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Cary Barton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Commercial Real Estate

James Cary Barton is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 San Antonio 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 Cary Barton

Where is James Cary Barton's law office located?
James Cary Barton's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is Caldwell East & Finlayson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Cary Barton handle?
James Cary Barton focuses on business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Cary Barton practiced law?
James Cary Barton has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did James Cary Barton go to law school?
James Cary Barton earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact James Cary Barton for a consultation?
You can contact James Cary Barton 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 Cary Barton received?
James Cary Barton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1965
B.A.
Baylor University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977

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