Atty. James J. McGoldrick

Atty. James J. McGoldrick

James McGoldrick is a Dallas-based trial lawyer with extensive national and regional courtroom experience who has a record of delivering winning outcomes when bet-the-company risk is at stake. He has served as lead national trial counsel in hundreds of state and federal cases across more than thirty states and U.S. territories and in trials from coast to coast.

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Profile Summary

About James J. McGoldrick at a glance

James J. McGoldrick is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Parsons McEntire McCleary PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on workers comp, trade secrets, slip & fall, employment contracts, and product liability. Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1996) and The University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A. International, 1993). Active member of State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Provides legal services in English German and French. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James McGoldrick is a Dallas-based trial lawyer with extensive national and regional courtroom experience who has a record of delivering winning outcomes when bet-the-company risk is at stake
  • He has served as lead national trial counsel in hundreds of state and federal cases across more than thirty states and U.S. territories and in trials from coast to coast
  • Mr. McGoldrick is a trusted leader and C-Suite confidante, he is agile and strategic both in and out of the courtroom, and he is equally adept at creatively resolving disputes in a manner calculated to serve his clients' business and legal strategies
  • Mr. McGoldrick is a dual American-Irish citizen born in Malaysia who has lived in nine countries and visited more than forty others
  • He attended a Jesuit Preparatory School in Ireland and speaks multiple languages
  • His life experiences bolster his ability to succeed in any courtroom and relate to any injury

Practice Areas Explained

James J. McGoldrick's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Trade Secrets

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James J. McGoldrick is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

Employment Contracts

James J. McGoldrick is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

James J. McGoldrick is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 J. McGoldrick

Where is James J. McGoldrick's law office located?
James J. McGoldrick's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Parsons McEntire McCleary PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. McGoldrick handle?
James J. McGoldrick focuses on workers comp, trade secrets, slip & fall, employment contracts, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James J. McGoldrick practiced law?
James J. McGoldrick has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
What languages does James J. McGoldrick speak?
James J. McGoldrick provides legal services in English German, French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did James J. McGoldrick go to law school?
James J. McGoldrick earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.B.A. International, 1993).
How can I contact James J. McGoldrick for a consultation?
You can contact James J. McGoldrick 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.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 1996
B.B.A. International
The University of Texas at Austin
- 1993

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