Atty. James Whelan

Atty. James Whelan

James Whelan is a lawyer practicing immigration, contracts, education law and 2 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 7 years.

Austin Austin 7 yrs experience 7 year
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About James Whelan at a glance

James Whelan is a contracts, immigration, business, civil rights, and education attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Texas (2019). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Whelan is a lawyer practicing immigration, contracts, education law and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 7 years
  • James practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Whelan's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Immigration Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Rights

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Education Law

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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

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Where is James Whelan's law office located?
James Whelan's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Whelan handle?
James Whelan focuses on contracts, immigration, business, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Whelan practiced law?
James Whelan has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
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Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2019

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