Atty. James Michael McCarthy

Atty. James Michael McCarthy

Mr. James Michael McCarthy is a lawyer.

Plano Plano 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (469) 903-2101 Book Appointment

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About James Michael McCarthy at a glance

James Michael McCarthy is an Assoc. Mun. J. based in Plano, Texas. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1980). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1980) and Texas Christian University (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Michael McCarthy is a lawyer
  • James received a B.S. degree from Texas Christian University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Plano, TX

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 Plano 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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James Michael McCarthy's law practice is located in Plano, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James Michael McCarthy practiced law?
James Michael McCarthy has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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James Michael McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1980
B.S.
Texas Christian University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1980

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