Atty. James P. Grissom

Atty. James P. Grissom

Mr. James P.

McAllen McAllen 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (956) 828-3040 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James P. Grissom at a glance

James P. Grissom is a trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment attorney based in McAllen, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas Western Districts of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1989). Educated at Michigan State University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Indiana University (B.S. Pan, 1972). Serands clients in McAllen, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James P. Grissom is a lawyer practicing general practice, estate planning, trusts and 14 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1972, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in McAllen, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Grissom's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James P. Grissom is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James P. Grissom is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James P. Grissom is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 McAllen 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. Grissom

Where is James P. Grissom's law office located?
James P. Grissom's law practice is located in McAllen, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Grissom handle?
James P. Grissom focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James P. Grissom practiced law?
James P. Grissom has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James P. Grissom go to law school?
James P. Grissom earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Pan, 1972).
How can I contact James P. Grissom for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Michigan State University School of Law
- 1988
B.S. Pan
Indiana University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Texas Western Districts of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1989

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