Atty. James D. Thompson III

Atty. James D. Thompson III

Mr. James D.

Houston Houston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James D. Thompson III at a glance

James D. Thompson III is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, class action, whistleblower, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1986). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Texas A & M University (B.S. Petroleum, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James D. Thompson III is a lawyer practicing energy, appellate, arbitration & adr and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Thompson III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. Thompson III 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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Class Action

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

James D. Thompson III is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 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 D. Thompson III

Where is James D. Thompson III's law office located?
James D. Thompson III's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Thompson III handle?
James D. Thompson III focuses on business, class action, whistleblower, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James D. Thompson III practiced law?
James D. Thompson III has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James D. Thompson III go to law school?
James D. Thompson III earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. Petroleum, 1981).
How can I contact James D. Thompson III for a consultation?
You can contact James D. Thompson III 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 D. Thompson III received?
James D. Thompson III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1986
B.S. Petroleum
Texas A & M University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1986

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