Atty. James Nygaard
Mr. James Nygaard is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 3 other areas of law.
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James Nygaard is a divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony attorney based in McKinney, Texas. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999). Educated at Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in McKinney, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Nygaard is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James practices in McKinney, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Nygaard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James Nygaard is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
James Nygaard is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Nygaard is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
James Nygaard is one of 21,259 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Texas →
James Nygaard is one of 9,437 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony 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 McKinney 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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