Atty. James David Burkhalter

Atty. James David Burkhalter

James David Burkhalter is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, eminent domain. James has been licensed for 9 years.

Houston Houston 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Burkhalter at a glance

James David Burkhalter is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Smith & Hassler, Attorneys At Law. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2017). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2017). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James David Burkhalter is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, eminent domain
  • James has been licensed for 9 years
  • James practices at Smith & Hassler, Attorneys At Law in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James David Burkhalter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James David Burkhalter 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.

James David Burkhalter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Land Use & Zoning

James David Burkhalter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

James David Burkhalter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 David Burkhalter

Where is James David Burkhalter's law office located?
James David Burkhalter's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Smith & Hassler, Attorneys At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Burkhalter handle?
James David Burkhalter focuses on personal injury, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James David Burkhalter practiced law?
James David Burkhalter has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did James David Burkhalter go to law school?
James David Burkhalter earned their education at (J.D., 2017).
How can I contact James David Burkhalter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2017

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