Atty. James Robert Gourley

Atty. James Robert Gourley

Mr. James Robert Gourley is a lawyer practicing business, copyrights, corporate law and 8 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About James Robert Gourley at a glance

James Robert Gourley is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Carstens & Cahoon, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2005) and Colorado (2020). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2005) and University of Oklahoma (B.S. Chemical, 2002). Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Robert Gourley is a lawyer practicing business, copyrights, corporate law and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Oklahoma in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices at Carstens & Cahoon, LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Gourley's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 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 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 Robert Gourley

Where is James Robert Gourley's law office located?
James Robert Gourley's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Carstens & Cahoon, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Gourley handle?
James Robert Gourley focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Robert Gourley practiced law?
James Robert Gourley has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Robert Gourley go to law school?
James Robert Gourley earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Chemical, 2002).
How can I contact James Robert Gourley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2005
B.S. Chemical
University of Oklahoma
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2005
Colorado
Admitted: 2020

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