Atty. James E. "Jim" Cousar
James E. Cousar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law.
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About James E. "Jim" Cousar at a glance
James E. "Jim" Cousar is a government attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Cousar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law
- James E., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2013
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 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 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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