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About James E. Pennington at a glance
James E. Pennington is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of James E. Pennington, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, breach of contract, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1986), Texas (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1988). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1986) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas College of the State Bar of Texas Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 1992-1994) Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Pennington is a lawyer practicing business litigation disputes, breach of contract, contract claims and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices at Law Offices of James E. Pennington, P.C. in Dallas, TX
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James E. Pennington is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
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 E. Pennington is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James E. Pennington is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
James E. Pennington is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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