Atty. Jim Echols
Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Alpha Delta. Instructor, Business Law and The Legal Environment of Business, University of Texas at Tyler.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Tyler, TX · 50+ Years Experience
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About Jim Echols at a Glance
Jim Echols is a Member based in Tyler, Texas, practicing at Saunders, Schmidt, Echols, Ring & Heck, PC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1976) and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (1979). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1975) and Baylor University (B.B.A. Tyler, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Smith County and American Bar Associations State Junior Bar of Texas State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jim Echols
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Instructor, Business Law and The Legal Environment of Business, University of Texas at Tyler
Board Member
- Children's Village
- Christian Women's Job Core of Tyler
- Smith County Crimestoppers
- Tyler Health Care Facilities
- Camp Tyler Foundation
- South Tyler Rotary Club
Practice Areas Explained
Jim Echols's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jim Echols handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tyler.
Trusts in Tyler
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Probate in Tyler
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Family Law in Tyler
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Tyler
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Tyler
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tyler
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 Tyler 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 venue, 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.
Tyler Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tyler-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tyler Choose Jim Echols
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jim Echols's practice in the field of trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jim Echols brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Jim Echols can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and family law, Jim Echols can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tyler
A Tyler-based practice means Jim Echols attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jim Echols Handles in Tyler
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