Atty. James M. McGraw

Atty. James M. McGraw

Mr. James M.

Houston Houston 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (281) 768-4043 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M. McGraw at a glance

James M. McGraw is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Gray Reed & McGraw. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas US Court of Federal Claims Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Texas N (1979). Educated at University of Houston College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Texas (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James M. McGraw is a lawyer practicing arbitration & adr, class actions - mass torts, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Gray Reed & McGraw in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James M. McGraw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. McGraw 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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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

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

James M. McGraw 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 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 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 M. McGraw

Where is James M. McGraw's law office located?
James M. McGraw's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Gray Reed & McGraw. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. McGraw handle?
James M. McGraw focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James M. McGraw practiced law?
James M. McGraw has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James M. McGraw go to law school?
James M. McGraw earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James M. McGraw for a consultation?
You can contact James M. McGraw 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 M. McGraw received?
James M. McGraw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston College of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Court of Federal Claims Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Texas N
Admitted: 1979

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