Atty. James T. Russell

Atty. James T. Russell

James T. Russell is a lawyer practicing business law, nonprofit and charitable organizations, real estate and 3 other areas of law.

Elgin Elgin 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. Russell at a glance

James T. Russell is a criminal defense, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Elgin, Texas. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Texas (1968). Educated at University of Oklahoma J.D. (—) and Cornell University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Elgin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James T. Russell is a lawyer practicing business law, nonprofit and charitable organizations, real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices in Elgin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Russell's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James T. Russell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

James T. Russell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James T. Russell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Elgin 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

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Where is James T. Russell's law office located?
James T. Russell's law practice is located in Elgin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Russell handle?
James T. Russell focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James T. Russell practiced law?
James T. Russell has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James T. Russell go to law school?
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Education

University of Oklahoma J.D.
- In Progress
Cornell University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1968

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