Atty. James Michael Orr

Atty. James Michael Orr

Mr. James Michael Orr is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights, commercial litigation, health care and 7 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Orr at a glance

James Michael Orr is a trusts, probate, business, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas First Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Te (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1990), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1990). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1989) and Abilene Christian University (B.B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Michael Orr is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights, commercial litigation, health care and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Abilene Christian University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Orr's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Michael Orr is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

James Michael Orr is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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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 Michael Orr

Where is James Michael Orr's law office located?
James Michael Orr's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Orr handle?
James Michael Orr focuses on trusts, probate, business, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Michael Orr practiced law?
James Michael Orr has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Michael Orr go to law school?
James Michael Orr earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.B.A., 1986).
How can I contact James Michael Orr for a consultation?
You can contact James Michael Orr 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 Michael Orr received?
James Michael Orr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1989
B.B.A.
Abilene Christian University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas First Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Te
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1990

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