Atty. James L. Deem

Atty. James L. Deem

Mr. James L.

Dallas Dallas 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Deem at a glance

James L. Deem is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Ford Nassen & Baldwin P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States District Court f (1977). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Southern Methodist University (B.F.A. Journalism, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Litigation Section, Forum on the Construction Industry, Tort & Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity & Surety Subcommittee, former Vice-Chair) State Bar of Texas (Construction Law Section) Dallas Bar Association (Construction Law Section, former Chair, for, Memberships American Bar Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James L. Deem is a lawyer practicing construction & infrastructure, surety, commercial litigation & dispute resolution and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.F.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Ford Nassen & Baldwin P.C. in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Deem's Areas of Practice

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

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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Insurance Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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James L. Deem 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 L. Deem

Where is James L. Deem's law office located?
James L. Deem's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Ford Nassen & Baldwin P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Deem handle?
James L. Deem focuses on business, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James L. Deem practiced law?
James L. Deem has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James L. Deem go to law school?
James L. Deem earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.F.A. Journalism, 1973).
How can I contact James L. Deem for a consultation?
You can contact James L. Deem 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 L. Deem received?
James L. Deem's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1977
B.F.A. Journalism
Southern Methodist University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States District Court f
Admitted: 1977

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