Atty. James Matthew McCoy

Atty. James Matthew McCoy

Mr. James Matthew McCoy is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, personal injury litigation.

Dallas Dallas 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About James Matthew McCoy at a glance

James Matthew McCoy is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Mayer LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1991), Texas Western District Court (1992), and Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1993). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1991) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Matthew McCoy is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, personal injury litigation
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Mayer LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Matthew McCoy's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Matthew McCoy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Matthew McCoy is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Matthew McCoy

Where is James Matthew McCoy's law office located?
James Matthew McCoy's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Mayer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Matthew McCoy handle?
James Matthew McCoy focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Matthew McCoy practiced law?
James Matthew McCoy has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Matthew McCoy go to law school?
James Matthew McCoy earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact James Matthew McCoy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Matthew McCoy received?
James Matthew McCoy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1991
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 1992
Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1993

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