Atty. James Walter Piper

Atty. James Walter Piper

Mr. James Walter Piper is a lawyer practicing complex and high asset divorce, characterization of property, child custody and 8 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James Walter Piper at a glance

James Walter Piper is an Of Counsel based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Walters Gilbreath, PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at University of Texas in Austin (J.D., 1974) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Walter Piper is a lawyer practicing complex and high asset divorce, characterization of property, child custody and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Walters Gilbreath, PLLC in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Walter Piper's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Walter Piper is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →

Child Custody & Visitation

James Walter Piper is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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 Walter Piper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Walter Piper is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Child Support

James Walter Piper is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 Piper

Where is James Walter Piper's law office located?
James Walter Piper's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Walters Gilbreath, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walter Piper handle?
James Walter Piper focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, real estate, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Walter Piper practiced law?
James Walter Piper has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Walter Piper go to law school?
James Walter Piper earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James Walter Piper for a consultation?
You can contact James Walter Piper 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 Piper received?
James Walter Piper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas in Austin
- 1974
B.B.A.
Baylor University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

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