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James W. Maxfield is a contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning attorney based in El Paso, Texas. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court US Court of Federal Claims (1973), Colorado Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court (1988), Colorado - COLO SUPREME COURT - State - Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1988), and New Mexico (2025). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1973) and Texas Tech University (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. James W. Maxfield is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil litigation, business transactions and 8 other areas of law
- James received a B.B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices in El Paso, TX
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James W. Maxfield is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
James W. Maxfield is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
James W. Maxfield is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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. Maxfield is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James W. Maxfield is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 El Paso 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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