Atty. James Nelson Stofer

Atty. James Nelson Stofer

Mr. James Nelson Stofer is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, insurance defense, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.

Victoria Victoria 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About James Nelson Stofer at a glance

James Nelson Stofer is an Of Counsel based in Victoria, Texas. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1962). Educated at University of Texas (LL.B., 1962) and University of Texas (B.A. Washington, 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Victoria County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Counsel Association of Railroad Trial Counsel Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in Victoria, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Nelson Stofer is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, insurance defense, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1961, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • James practices in Victoria, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Nelson Stofer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Nelson Stofer 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 Nelson Stofer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Nelson Stofer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

James Nelson Stofer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

James Nelson Stofer is one of 454,532 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 Nelson Stofer 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 Victoria 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 Nelson Stofer

Where is James Nelson Stofer's law office located?
James Nelson Stofer's law practice is located in Victoria, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Nelson Stofer handle?
James Nelson Stofer focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Nelson Stofer practiced law?
James Nelson Stofer has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did James Nelson Stofer go to law school?
James Nelson Stofer earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.A. Washington, 1961).
How can I contact James Nelson Stofer for a consultation?
You can contact James Nelson Stofer 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 Nelson Stofer received?
James Nelson Stofer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Texas
- 1962
B.A. Washington
University of Texas
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1962

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