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James S. Sharpe is a Senior Attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Sharpe, Rector & Tillman. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern D (1965). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1965) and University of Texas (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fort Worth-Tarrant County Junior. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James S. Sharpe is a lawyer practicing media law, insurance defense, constitutional litigation and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
- James practices at Law Offices of Sharpe, Rector & Tillman in Fort Worth, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Fort Worth 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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