Atty. Marissa Guzman James

Atty. Marissa Guzman James

Ms. Marissa Guzman James is a lawyer practicing corporate law, general business law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Marissa Guzman James at a glance

Marissa Guzman James is a estate planning, business, tax, and government attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Tax Court (1986). Educated at Southern Methodist University (LL.M., 1986) and University of Tulsa (J.D., 1985). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Marissa Guzman James is a lawyer practicing corporate law, general business law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Marissa received a degree from Southern Methodist University in 1986, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Marissa practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Marissa Guzman James's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

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

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Marissa Guzman James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Marissa Guzman James is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Marissa Guzman James is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Dallas 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 Marissa Guzman James

Where is Marissa Guzman James's law office located?
Marissa Guzman James's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marissa Guzman James handle?
Marissa Guzman James focuses on estate planning, business, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Marissa Guzman James practiced law?
Marissa Guzman James has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Marissa Guzman James go to law school?
Marissa Guzman James earned their education at (LL.M., 1986); (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Marissa Guzman James for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Southern Methodist University
- 1986
J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986

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