Atty. James Michael Heinlen

Atty. James Michael Heinlen

Mr. James Michael Heinlen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trial practice, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (945) 292-4689

Profile Summary

About James Michael Heinlen at a glance

James Michael Heinlen is a Counsel based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, insurance, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of (2001). Educated at SMU Dedman School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Denison University (B.A., 1982). Active member of Defense Research Institute Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Michael Heinlen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trial practice, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. in Art History degree from Denison University in 1982, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Heinlen's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Michael Heinlen is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

James Michael Heinlen is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

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

James Michael Heinlen is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Michael Heinlen is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James Michael Heinlen is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Heinlen

Where is James Michael Heinlen's law office located?
James Michael Heinlen's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Thompson & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Heinlen handle?
James Michael Heinlen focuses on ip, litigation, insurance, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Michael Heinlen practiced law?
James Michael Heinlen has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Michael Heinlen go to law school?
James Michael Heinlen earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James Michael Heinlen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
SMU Dedman School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Denison University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of
Admitted: 2001

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