Atty. James Nygaard

Atty. James Nygaard

Mr. James Nygaard is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 3 other areas of law.

McKinney McKinney 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (945) 258-0901

Profile Summary

About James Nygaard at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James Nygaard's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

James Nygaard is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →

Family Law

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 →

Child Support

James Nygaard is one of 21,259 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Texas →

Alimony / Spousal Support

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Nygaard

Where is James Nygaard's law office located?
James Nygaard's law practice is located in McKinney, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Nygaard handle?
James Nygaard focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Nygaard practiced law?
James Nygaard has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Nygaard go to law school?
James Nygaard earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact James Nygaard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999

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