Atty. James Hunter Birch

Atty. James Hunter Birch

Mr. James Hunter Birch is a lawyer practicing adr, administrative, alternative dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James Hunter Birch at a glance

James Hunter Birch is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Arkansas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Arkansas Eastern District Co (1982), Arkansas (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court, Western D (1982), and Texas (1997). Educated at University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Arkansas (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in French Italian and Spanish. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Hunter Birch is a lawyer practicing adr, administrative, alternative dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Hunter Birch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Hunter Birch 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 Hunter Birch 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.

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Civil Litigation

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James Hunter Birch is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Hunter Birch is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Hunter Birch is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Hunter Birch

Where is James Hunter Birch's law office located?
James Hunter Birch's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Hunter Birch handle?
James Hunter Birch focuses on employment, business, litigation, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Hunter Birch practiced law?
James Hunter Birch has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
What languages does James Hunter Birch speak?
James Hunter Birch provides legal services in French Italian, Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did James Hunter Birch go to law school?
James Hunter Birch earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James Hunter Birch for a consultation?
You can contact James Hunter Birch directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Hunter Birch received?
James Hunter Birch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
University of Arkansas
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Arkansas Eastern District Co
Admitted: 1982
Arkansas (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court, Western D
Admitted: 1982
Texas
Admitted: 1997

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