Atty. Nelson James Roach

Atty. Nelson James Roach

Nelson J. Roach is a partner at Roach Law Firm in Daingerfield, Texas, with over 30 years of legal experience.

Daingerfield Daingerfield 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Nelson James Roach at a glance

Nelson James Roach is a Partner based in Daingerfield, Texas, practicing at Roach Law Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1988). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1984) and Baylor University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Morris County, Northeast Texas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Daingerfield, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nelson J. Roach is a partner at Roach Law Firm in Daingerfield, Texas, with over 30 years of legal experience
  • He has represented thousands of clients in notable cases, including serving as lead counsel for the Lone Star Steel Toxic Tort Litigation in 1987, representing more than 5,000 steelworkers
  • In his 30s, Nelson led a case for over 300 rubber workers at the Red River Army Depot, pursuing claims related to occupational diseases
  • In 2021, Nelson secured a $730 million verdict in a collision case involving a U.S
  • Navy submarine propeller, one of the largest jury verdicts in the U.S. that year
  • He also successfully represented an inventor in a patent infringement case against major financial institutions and led a class action against Phelps Dodge Corporation, resulting in a major environmental cleanup
  • Nelson has served as President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and has been a key advocate before the Texas Legislature
  • He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Nelson earned his degrees from Baylor University and clerked for the Honorable Robert Campbell of The Supreme Court of Texas

Practice Areas Explained

Nelson James Roach's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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.

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

Nelson James Roach is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Nelson James Roach is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci 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 Daingerfield 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 Nelson James Roach

Where is Nelson James Roach's law office located?
Nelson James Roach's law practice is located in Daingerfield, Texas. The firm is Roach Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nelson James Roach handle?
Nelson James Roach focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Nelson James Roach practiced law?
Nelson James Roach has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Nelson James Roach go to law school?
Nelson James Roach earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Nelson James Roach for a consultation?
You can contact Nelson James Roach 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.
What awards or recognition has Nelson James Roach received?
Nelson James Roach's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1984
B.A.
Baylor University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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