Atty. James David Piel

Atty. James David Piel

James David Piel practices at Thompson Law Read Full Bio

Dallas Dallas 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James David Piel at a glance

James David Piel is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Thompson Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, and probate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1990), Colorado (1993), Oklahoma (1998), and Pennsylvania (2004). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1990) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1985). Active member of Dallas Bar Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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James David Piel practices at Thompson Law Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

James David Piel's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James David Piel is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →

Child Custody & Visitation

James David Piel is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →

Probate

James David Piel is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Dallas 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 Piel

Where is James David Piel's law office located?
James David Piel's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Thompson Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Piel handle?
James David Piel focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James David Piel practiced law?
James David Piel has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James David Piel go to law school?
James David Piel earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact James David Piel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1990
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1990
Colorado
Admitted: 1993
Oklahoma
Admitted: 1998
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2004
New York
Admitted: 2006

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