Atty. James Patrick Ray
Mr. James Patrick Ray is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, litigation and 3 other areas of law.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 34+ Years Experience
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About James Patrick Ray at a Glance
James Patrick Ray is a business, ip, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1992) and University of Texas (B.S., 1989). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Patrick Ray
- Mr. James Patrick Ray is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Texas in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
James Patrick Ray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Ray handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Patrick Ray is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
James Patrick Ray is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Dallas
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Patrick Ray is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Consumer Protection in Dallas
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
James Patrick Ray is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose James Patrick Ray
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Patrick Ray's practice in the field of business, ip, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Patrick Ray brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and litigation, James Patrick Ray can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means James Patrick Ray attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Patrick Ray Handles in Dallas
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James Patrick Ray has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact James Patrick Ray directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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