Administrative And Public & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 47+ Years Experience
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About James E. Cousar at a Glance
James E. Cousar is an Of Counsel based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Texas (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuit (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1981), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1983). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Harvard University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Travis County Bar Association. Provides legal services in Spanish Portuguese. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. Cousar
- Mr. James E. Cousar is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, government and regulatory, open records/freedom of information
- James received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- James practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Austin, TX
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James E. Cousar's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Cousar handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Government & Administrative Law in Austin
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose James E. Cousar
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 E. Cousar's practice in the field of government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E. Cousar brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, James E. Cousar can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Government Practice
Concentrating on government means James E. Cousar's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means James E. Cousar 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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