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About James W. Karel at a glance
James W. Karel is a Managing Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Karel & Hicks, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Tex (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1996), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1999). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1985) and Marquette University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas College of State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Council Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James W. Karel is a lawyer practicing accidents, automobile liability, breach of contract and 16 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1974, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices at Karel & Hicks, P.C. in Dallas, TX
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James W. Karel is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
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.
James W. Karel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James W. Karel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. Karel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
James W. Karel is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract 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 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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