Atty. James W. Upton

Atty. James W. Upton

Mr. James W.

Corpus Christi Corpus Christi 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (361) 585-1240 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James W. Upton at a glance

James W. Upton is a Partner based in Corpus Christi, Texas, practicing at Upton, Mickits & Heymann, L.L.P.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of A (1988). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Houston (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Corpus Christi, San Antonio and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Tort and Insurance Practice Litigation Labor and Employment Law) Defense Research Institute Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Corpus Christi, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James W. Upton is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, civil litigation, labor-employment and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Houston in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Upton, Mickits & Heymann, L.L.P. in Corpus Christi, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Upton's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James W. Upton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James W. Upton is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Corpus Christi 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. Upton

Where is James W. Upton's law office located?
James W. Upton's law practice is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The firm is Upton, Mickits & Heymann, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Upton handle?
James W. Upton focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James W. Upton practiced law?
James W. Upton has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James W. Upton go to law school?
James W. Upton earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact James W. Upton for a consultation?
You can contact James W. Upton 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. Upton received?
James W. Upton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1988
B.S.
University of Houston
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of A
Admitted: 1988

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