Atty. James R. Raborn

Atty. James R. Raborn

James R. Raborn is a lawyer practicing derivatives regulatory, compliance & enforcement (cftc) practice, employee benefits & executive compensation and 6 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Raborn at a glance

James R. Raborn is a employment, tax, employment contracts, civil rights, and insurance attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974) and Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U (1974). Educated at Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center (J.D., 1974) and Louisiana State University (B.A. Journalism, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Raborn is a lawyer practicing derivatives regulatory, compliance & enforcement (cftc) practice, employee benefits & executive compensation and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Raborn's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

James R. Raborn is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James R. Raborn is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Employment Contracts

James R. Raborn is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Texas →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James R. Raborn is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James R. Raborn is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Houston 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 R. Raborn

Where is James R. Raborn's law office located?
James R. Raborn's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Baker Botts L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Raborn handle?
James R. Raborn focuses on employment, tax, employment contracts, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James R. Raborn practiced law?
James R. Raborn has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James R. Raborn go to law school?
James R. Raborn earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. Journalism, 1968).
How can I contact James R. Raborn for a consultation?
You can contact James R. Raborn 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.
What awards or recognition has James R. Raborn received?
James R. Raborn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center
- 1974
B.A. Journalism
Louisiana State University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1974
Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U
Admitted: 1974

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