Atty. Laura Whitney James

Atty. Laura Whitney James

Ms. Laura Whitney James is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, education, health care and 7 other areas of law.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Whitney James at a glance

Laura Whitney James is a personal injury, employment, civil rights, education, and health care attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Brackett & Ellis, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court (2005). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2005) and Texas Christian University (B.A., 2002). Active member of Board of Directors, 2008-2009 Treasurer, 2010) Texas Association of Defense Counsel National School Boards Association (Council of School Attorneys, Tarrant County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Laura Whitney James is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, education, health care and 7 other areas of law
  • Laura received a B.A. degree from Texas Christian University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Laura practices at Brackett & Ellis, P.C. in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Whitney James's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Laura Whitney James is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Laura Whitney James is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Laura Whitney James is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Texas →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Laura Whitney James is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Texas →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Laura Whitney James is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Fort Worth 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 Laura Whitney James

Where is Laura Whitney James's law office located?
Laura Whitney James's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Brackett & Ellis, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Whitney James handle?
Laura Whitney James focuses on personal injury, employment, civil rights, education, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Laura Whitney James practiced law?
Laura Whitney James has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Laura Whitney James go to law school?
Laura Whitney James earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Laura Whitney James for a consultation?
You can contact Laura Whitney James 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.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2005
B.A.
Texas Christian University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 2005

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