Atty. James Michael Thompson

Atty. James Michael Thompson

Mr. James Michael Thompson is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime practice, business & commercial litigation, environmental & toxic torts and 9 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Thompson at a glance

James Michael Thompson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2000), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2000). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Michael Thompson is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime practice, business & commercial litigation, environmental & toxic torts and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Thompson 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.

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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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Intellectual Property

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

James Michael Thompson is one of 106,079 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 Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Michael Thompson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Thompson

Where is James Michael Thompson's law office located?
James Michael Thompson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Thompson handle?
James Michael Thompson focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Michael Thompson practiced law?
James Michael Thompson has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Michael Thompson go to law school?
James Michael Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.B.A., 1996).
How can I contact James Michael Thompson for a consultation?
You can contact James Michael Thompson 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 Thompson received?
James Michael Thompson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1999
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2000

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