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Practice Areas
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30% Birth Injury
22 years
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30% Brain Injury
22 years
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30% Medical Malpractice
22 years
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10% Trucking Accident
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (40%-50%)
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a very talented lawyer who is a fellow graduate of the Trial Lawyer's College. He cares very deeply about the...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Joyce Collier
, Doylestown (PA), Almost 2 years ago
Jim is a smart, skilled, and compassionate advocate, in and out of the courtroom. He is a recognized expert in personal injury and medical negligence...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Todd Schlossberg
, Burlington (VT), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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22 years since James E. Girards was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1989 |
03/09/2011 |
| Oklahoma |
Authorized to practice law
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2004 |
03/03/2010 |
| Arkansas |
Authorized to practice.
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2006 |
05/08/2008 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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President at
Girards Law Firm
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1994–present
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Associate at
Law Offices of Windle Turley, PC
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1989–1994
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| St. Mary's University |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1989 |
| Baylor University |
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BS - Bachelor of Science |
1986 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2010 |
| Fellow |
Texas Bar Foundation |
2010 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2009 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2008 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2007 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2006 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2005 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2004 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2003 |
| AmJur Award in Contracts |
St. Mary's University School of Law |
1986 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Chair, State Delegates Committee |
American Association for Justice |
2009-present
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| Member |
Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association |
2009-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas District 6A Grievance Committee |
2008-present
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| State Delegate |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
2003-present
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| Member |
American Mensa |
1987-present
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| President |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association |
2007
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| President-Elect |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association |
2006
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| Vice President |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association |
2005
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| Fellowship Member |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
1998
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| Director |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
1998
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
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| Member |
Arkansas Bar Association |
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| Member |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
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| Member |
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers |
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| Member |
Dallas Bar Association |
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| Member |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
Oklahoma Bar Association |
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
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| Member |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 14
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Cases
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Outcome: Law of Misnomer applies to medical cases
Outcome: Summary Judgment Denial Affirmed
Outcome: Experts not limited to same specialty
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Blind Faith, Trial Magazine, vol. 46:5 May 2010 |
Trial Magazine - American Association for Justice |
2010 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Chapter 74 - How to Get Outside the Statute |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
2009 |
| Relevant Statutes Outside Chapter 74 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
2008 |
| Who Owns the Damages? |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
2007 |
| Reversal and Remand |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
2006 |
| Trial Presentation |
Trial Advocacy College of Texas |
2003 |
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