Atty. James Scott Perry

Atty. James Scott Perry

Mr. James Scott Perry is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, consumer, ethics-legal malpractice and 15 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James Scott Perry at a glance

James Scott Perry is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at The Perry Law Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court (1984). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas at Arlington (B.A., 1978). Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Dallas Trial Lawyers Association Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Scott Perry is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, consumer, ethics-legal malpractice and 15 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices at The Perry Law Firm in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Perry's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Wrongful Death

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

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.

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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 Scott Perry

Where is James Scott Perry's law office located?
James Scott Perry's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is The Perry Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Perry handle?
James Scott Perry focuses on trusts, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Scott Perry practiced law?
James Scott Perry has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James Scott Perry go to law school?
James Scott Perry earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James Scott Perry for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1983
B.A.
University of Texas at Arlington
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1984

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