Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-45%), Free Consultation (120 minutes), Hourly ($300-$450/hour)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Jim Cole is managing shareholder at Cole, Cole Easley P.C. Jim has spent most of his carrer representing individuals that have been injured or lost loved ones... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Wrongful Death client,
2009-08-10
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Jim Cole is a great attorney. He is there for you when you need him. If I would ever need an attorney for any other case he would be the man.
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Posted by:
a Personal Injury client,
2009-07-10
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Jim Cole is a great attorney. During my ordeal, Jim was very understanding to my wants and needs. He was never one to take 2nd seat to anything that...
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Peer Endorsements
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Jim is one of the finest litigators I have worked with in all my years of practice.
Endorsement from lawyer:
David Coffey
, Victoria (TX), About 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a very competant, inovative and hard working lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
William Sciba
, Victoria (TX), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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30 years since James W. Cole 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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1981 |
03/09/2011 |
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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Managing Shareholder at
Cole, Cole & Easley P.C.
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2007–present
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Shareholder at
Cole, Cole & Easley P.C.
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1998–present
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Partner at
Cole, McManus, Cole, Easley & Bell
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1985–1997
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Associate at
Kilgore, Cole, McManus & Velasquez
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1981–1985
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Baylor University |
Law |
Juris Doctorate |
1981 |
| Baylor University |
Law |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1979 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2010 |
| AV Rated (Highest Rating) since 1991 |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2009 |
| The Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Texas |
The American Trial Lawyers Association |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2007 |
| Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2005 |
| Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2004 |
| Member |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
2000 |
| Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy |
National Board of Trial Advocacy |
1994 |
| Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law |
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
1986 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Panel Chair |
State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee |
2011-present
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| Member |
InjuryBoard |
2007-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee |
2007-present
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| Life Fellow |
Texas Bar Foundation |
2002-present
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| Admitted |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
1982-present
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
1981-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1981-present
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| Member |
Phi Alpha Delta |
1981-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
1981-present
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| Member |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
1981-present
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| Member |
Victoria County Bar Association |
1981-present
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| Chair |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization Subcommittee for Personal Injury |
1999-2005
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| Legal Services for the Poor in Civil Matters Committee |
State Bar of Texas |
1995-1998
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| Past President |
Victoria Independent School District Board of Trustees |
1994
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 10
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Cases
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Outcome: $11,000,000 settlement
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| DIRECT EXAMINATION OF PLAINTIFF’S TRUCKING EXPERT |
American Association for Justice's Litigating Truck Collision Cases |
2011 |
| Breast Implant Litigation: A New Twist to Old Questions of Strict Liability, Medical Malpractice, Breach of Warranty and Negligence |
Butterworth Legal Publishers, Texas Personal Injury Law Reporter |
1994 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Direct Examination of Plaintiff's Trucking Expert |
American Association for Justice's Litigating Truck Collision Cases |
2011 |
| Sleep Apnea and Truck Drivers |
AAJ's Litigating Truck Collision Cases |
2011 |
| Civil Procedure |
The New Rules of Civil Procedure |
1990 |
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