Atty. James Robert Wetwiska

Atty. James Robert Wetwiska

Mr. James Robert Wetwiska is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, wrongful death, class actions and 9 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About James Robert Wetwiska at a glance

James Robert Wetwiska is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, business, ip, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992). Educated at University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Robert Wetwiska is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, wrongful death, class actions and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Wetwiska's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

James Robert Wetwiska is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →

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.

James Robert Wetwiska is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Class Action

James Robert Wetwiska is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

James Robert Wetwiska is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Robert Wetwiska

Where is James Robert Wetwiska's law office located?
James Robert Wetwiska's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Wetwiska handle?
James Robert Wetwiska focuses on wrongful death, business, ip, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Robert Wetwiska practiced law?
James Robert Wetwiska has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Robert Wetwiska go to law school?
James Robert Wetwiska earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact James Robert Wetwiska for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Robert Wetwiska received?
James Robert Wetwiska's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Law
- 1992
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1992

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