Atty. James Edward Soto

Atty. James Edward Soto

Mr. James Edward Soto is a lawyer practicing elder law, litigation, litigation: personal injury and 5 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (844) 648-0723 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Edward Soto at a glance

James Edward Soto is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1995). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1992) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Edward Soto is a lawyer practicing elder law, litigation, litigation: personal injury and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Soto's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Edward Soto is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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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 Edward Soto is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Edward Soto is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

James Edward Soto 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 Edward Soto

Where is James Edward Soto's law office located?
James Edward Soto's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Soto handle?
James Edward Soto focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Edward Soto practiced law?
James Edward Soto has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Edward Soto go to law school?
James Edward Soto earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact James Edward Soto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1992
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1995

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