Atty. Thomas William James

Atty. Thomas William James

Thomas (Tom) James is a veteran trial attorney at Raitt Law, PLLC, with 20 years of jury trial experience in trucking, auto, criminal and personal injury cases. He won a $14.2 million jury verdict in 2022 against a $25,000 offer.

Southfield Southfield 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Thomas William James at a glance

Thomas William James is a Trial Attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2005) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2005). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 2005) and San Jose State University (B.S. Golden, 1993). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Thomas (Tom) James is a veteran trial attorney at Raitt Law, PLLC, with 20 years of jury trial experience in trucking, auto, criminal and personal injury cases
  • He won a $14.2 million jury verdict in 2022 against a $25,000 offer
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers, and DBusiness Magazine, Tom is known for meticulous preparation, tireless advocacy, and thinking outside the box
  • He also gives back as a frequent speaker, educator, and moderator for bar associations an

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas William James's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas William James 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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Truck Accidents

Thomas William James is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Michigan →

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.

Thomas William James is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Motorcycle Accidents

Thomas William James is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Michigan →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Thomas William James is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Thomas William James

Where is Thomas William James's law office located?
Thomas William James's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas William James handle?
Thomas William James focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Thomas William James practiced law?
Thomas William James has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Thomas William James go to law school?
Thomas William James earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Golden, 1993).
How can I contact Thomas William James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Michigan State University College of Law
- 2005
B.S. Golden
San Jose State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2005

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