Atty. Jim Marrow
Jim Marrow is an experienced trial lawyer and appellate specialist. He has developed cases and arbitration matters from beginning to end, including appeal.
Appellate Practice Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About Jim Marrow at a Glance
Jim Marrow is a appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Wright Close Barger & Guzman. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1999) and Rice University (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2022-2025 (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jim Marrow
- Jim Marrow is an experienced trial lawyer and appellate specialist
- He has developed cases and arbitration matters from beginning to end, including appeal
- Jim has tried cases on both sides of the docket, winning judgments for plaintiffs and defendants, and has handled civil appeals and mandamus proceedings in state and federal courts
- Jim has extensive appellate experience and has successfully obtained several appellate reversals and writs of mandamus for his clients
- Jim also has particular experience in appeals involving commercial disputes
- Previously, Jim served as a staff attorney with the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, working on a variety of appellate matters and preparing close to 100 draft opinions for the justices
- Jim developed extensive experience with original proceedings while serving as one of the Court’s mandamus attorneys
- He is a frequent author and speaker on legal writing, and appellate and trial practice
- Jim is board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Jim is an Eagle Scout (and a proud father of two more Eagle Scouts), and remains very active in scouting
- He contributes time to the community’s youth through Harris County’s Mock Jury Selection Program, as a Career Day speaker, and as a trial consultant and organizer for middle-school and elementary-school mock trials
- He also volunteers with the HBA’s Legal Line program and on the HBA Appellate Practice Section’s pro bono committee
- Jim has served in several leadership roles within the Appellate Practice Section, including as Section Chair (2021-22)
- Jim authored the problems used in the 2023 and 2024 moot-court national championships conducted by the University of Houston Law Center, and Jim has judged moot-court competitions at all three of the Houston-area law schools
Practice Areas Explained
Jim Marrow's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jim Marrow handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Appellate Practice in Houston
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 Houston 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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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Why Clients in Houston Choose Jim Marrow
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 Marrow's practice in the field of appellate.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means Jim Marrow's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Jim Marrow attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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