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About James M. York at a glance
James M. York is a Dist. Ct. J. based in Houston, Texas. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1962) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1963). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1962). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. James M. York is a lawyer practicing family law, family, civil litigation
- James has been licensed for 64 years
- James practices in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. York handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James M. York is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James M. York is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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