Atty. James Daniel Pleitz
Mr. James Daniel Pleitz is a lawyer practicing government/administrative.
Government/Administrative Attorney · Serving Waco, TX · 51+ Years Experience
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About James Daniel Pleitz at a Glance
James Daniel Pleitz is a Member based in Waco, Texas, practicing at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Texas (1975). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1975) and Baylor University, Waco, Texas B.A. History, magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Daniel Pleitz
- Mr. James Daniel Pleitz is a lawyer practicing government/administrative
- James received a B.A. degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC in Waco, TX
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James Daniel Pleitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Daniel Pleitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Waco.
Government & Administrative Law in Waco
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Waco
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 Waco 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 venue, 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.
Waco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Waco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Waco Choose James Daniel Pleitz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Daniel Pleitz's practice in the field of government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Daniel Pleitz brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Government Practice
Concentrating on government means James Daniel Pleitz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Waco
A Waco-based practice means James Daniel Pleitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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