Atty. James Randolph Secrest

Atty. James Randolph Secrest

Mr. James Randolph Secrest is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, insurance defense and 5 other areas of law.

Temple Temple 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About James Randolph Secrest at a glance

James Randolph Secrest is a Member based in Temple, Texas, practicing at Secrest Law Firm. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999). Educated at Baylor University (J.D. Civil, 1999) and Texas Christian University (B.A. English, 1994). Active member of Board of Directors, District 9, 2005-2007) State Bar of Texas (Local Bar Services Committee, 2002—) Bell County Bar Association (Director, 2003-2005 Secretary, 2005-2006) Bell County Young Lawyers Association (Director, 2000-2002 President, 2002-2003, Texas Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Temple, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Randolph Secrest is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, insurance defense and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Texas Christian University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Secrest Law Firm in Temple, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Randolph Secrest's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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 Randolph Secrest is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Randolph Secrest is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Temple 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 Randolph Secrest

Where is James Randolph Secrest's law office located?
James Randolph Secrest's law practice is located in Temple, Texas. The firm is Secrest Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Randolph Secrest handle?
James Randolph Secrest focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Randolph Secrest practiced law?
James Randolph Secrest has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Randolph Secrest go to law school?
James Randolph Secrest earned their education at (J.D. Civil, 1999); (B.A. English, 1994).
How can I contact James Randolph Secrest for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Civil
Baylor University
- 1999
B.A. English
Texas Christian University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999

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