Atty. James P. Best

Atty. James P. Best

Mr. James P.

Garland Garland 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James P. Best at a glance

James P. Best is a Principal based in Garland, Texas, practicing at Best, Watson & Gilbert, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on car accidents and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1986) and Franklin University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Garland, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James P. Best is a lawyer practicing litigation: personal injury, car accidents, trucking accident
  • James received a B.A. degree from Franklin University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at Best, Watson & Gilbert, P.C. in Garland, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Best's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James P. Best is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents 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 P. Best is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Garland 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 P. Best

Where is James P. Best's law office located?
James P. Best's law practice is located in Garland, Texas. The firm is Best, Watson & Gilbert, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Best handle?
James P. Best focuses on car accidents, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James P. Best practiced law?
James P. Best has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James P. Best go to law school?
James P. Best earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James P. Best for a consultation?
You can contact James P. Best 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.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1986
B.A.
Franklin University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986

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