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Atty. James Otis Skinner

Atty. James Otis Skinner

Mr. James Otis Skinner is a lawyer practicing trucking accident, wrongful death, personal injury and 1 other area of law.

Dallas Dallas 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (945) 212-4003 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Otis Skinner at a glance

James Otis Skinner is a wrongful death, personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court (2001). Educated at University of Houston, Law Center (J.D., 2001) and University of Central Texas (B.A. Criminal, 1990). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Otis Skinner is a lawyer practicing trucking accident, wrongful death, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Central Texas in 1990, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Otis Skinner's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

James Otis Skinner is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →

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 Otis Skinner 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 Otis Skinner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

James Otis Skinner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Dallas 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 Otis Skinner

Where is James Otis Skinner's law office located?
James Otis Skinner's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Otis Skinner handle?
James Otis Skinner focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Otis Skinner practiced law?
James Otis Skinner has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Otis Skinner go to law school?
James Otis Skinner earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Criminal, 1990).
How can I contact James Otis Skinner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston, Law Center
- 2001
B.A. Criminal
University of Central Texas
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 2001

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