Atty. James W. Maxfield

Atty. James W. Maxfield

Mr. James W.

El Paso El Paso 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (915) 350-9325 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James W. Maxfield at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Maxfield's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

James W. Maxfield is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →

Trusts

James W. Maxfield is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

James W. Maxfield is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

James W. Maxfield is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

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.

James W. Maxfield is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James W. Maxfield

Where is James W. Maxfield's law office located?
James W. Maxfield's law practice is located in El Paso, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Maxfield handle?
James W. Maxfield focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James W. Maxfield practiced law?
James W. Maxfield has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James W. Maxfield go to law school?
James W. Maxfield earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James W. Maxfield for a consultation?
You can contact James W. Maxfield directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James W. Maxfield received?
James W. Maxfield's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1973
B.B.A.
Texas Tech University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1973
Colorado Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 1988
Colorado - COLO SUPREME COURT - State - Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1988
New Mexico
Admitted: 2025

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