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About James V. Jay IV at a glance
James V. Jay IV is a Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1988), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1988). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1988) and Texas Christian University (B.S. Political, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James V. Jay IV is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, divorce and family law and 9 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Texas Christian University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP in Fort Worth, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James V. Jay IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James V. Jay IV is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James V. Jay IV is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James V. Jay IV is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James V. Jay IV is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
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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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