Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 42+ Years Experience
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About James M. Davin at a Glance
James M. Davin is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Julian & Seele, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York Texas Eastern District Court (1984), Texas (1985), Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1985), and New York Southern District Court (1985). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1983) and Syracuse University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Houston and New York State Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Maritime Law Association of the United States Houston Mariners Club Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James M. Davin
- Mr. James M. Davin is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, insurance, workers compensation and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices at Julian & Seele, P.C. in Houston, TX
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James M. Davin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Davin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Estate Planning & Probate in Houston
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Workers Compensation in Houston
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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Civil Litigation in Houston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Houston
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose James M. Davin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James M. Davin's practice in the field of estate planning, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James M. Davin brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York Texas Eastern District Court, Texas, and Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court, James M. Davin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and workers comp, James M. Davin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means James M. Davin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James M. Davin Handles in Houston
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