Atty. James Elam Potts

Atty. James Elam Potts

Mr. James Elam Potts is a lawyer practicing banking regulation, banks & banking, business and 23 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 20 yrs experience 20 year
Call (737) 358-3443 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Elam Potts at a glance

James Elam Potts is a employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Texas (2006) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Northern Districts of Texas (2007). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 2006) and University of Texas at Arlington (B.A., 2002). Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association Houston Bar Association. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Elam Potts is a lawyer practicing banking regulation, banks & banking, business and 23 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • James practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Elam Potts's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Elam Potts is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Elam Potts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Elam Potts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James Elam Potts is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

James Elam Potts 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Elam Potts

Where is James Elam Potts's law office located?
James Elam Potts's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Elam Potts handle?
James Elam Potts focuses on employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Elam Potts practiced law?
James Elam Potts has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James Elam Potts go to law school?
James Elam Potts earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact James Elam Potts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 2006
B.A.
University of Texas at Arlington
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Northern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 2007

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