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James J. Ormiston is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Gray Reed & McGraw. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2020). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1987) and St. Mary's University of San Antonio (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James J. Ormiston is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, energy litigation, class actions - mass torts and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's University of San Antonio in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- James practices at Gray Reed & McGraw in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James J. Ormiston is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
James J. Ormiston is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
James J. Ormiston is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James J. Ormiston is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James J. Ormiston is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
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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 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 venue, 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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