Atty. James Walter Morris

Atty. James Walter Morris

Mr. James Walter Morris is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice, administrative and public.

Austin Austin 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James Walter Morris at a glance

James Walter Morris is a litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1984), U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (1986). Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1984) and University of Texas (B.J., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Walter Morris is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice, administrative and public
  • James received a B.J. degree from University of Texas in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Walter Morris's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Walter Morris is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Walter Morris is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Walter Morris is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Austin 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 Walter Morris

Where is James Walter Morris's law office located?
James Walter Morris's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walter Morris handle?
James Walter Morris focuses on litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Walter Morris practiced law?
James Walter Morris has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James Walter Morris go to law school?
James Walter Morris earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.J., 1970).
How can I contact James Walter Morris for a consultation?
You can contact James Walter Morris 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 Walter Morris received?
James Walter Morris's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 1984
B.J.
University of Texas
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Oklahoma Western District Court Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 1987
Texas US Supreme Court Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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