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About James O. Darnell at a glance
James O. Darnell is a Principal based in El Paso, Texas, practicing at Jim Darnell, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, juvenile, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1987). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1980) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of El Paso and American. Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James O. Darnell is a lawyer practicing criminal law, legal ethics and professional responsibility, products liability and 7 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at Jim Darnell, P.C. in El Paso, TX
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James O. Darnell is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →
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 O. Darnell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James O. Darnell is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
James O. Darnell is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Texas →
James O. Darnell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
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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 El Paso 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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