L James Ashmore

Jim has extensive experience in the areaof family law, having tried hundreds of divorce, custody andcontested probate cases, as well as being appointed by the Courts inDenton and Dallas counties to represent the interests of children-both asan attorney ad litem and amicus attorney. Jim's philosophy in familylaw matters is simple-to try and reach an amicable resolution withminimal disruption to the family, but understanding that this cannotalways be accomplished without court intervention. After dealing withthe final illnesses of his parents, Jim became acutely aware of theproblems facing older adults and recognized the need to provide legalservices to the elderly.

Jim was born in Hanford, CaliforniaAugust 22, 1960. Raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jim received his Bachelorof Science degree in Telecommunications from Oral Roberts University,and spent over 12 years in the radio broadcasting industry, both on-airand in station management. Jim became interested in the real estateprofession, and sold residential and commercial properties inNortheastern Oklahoma in the mid to late 1980's. It was during thistime that Jim decided to attend law school, which he began in 1989while maintaining full-time employment to support his family. Jimreceived his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa Collegeof Law in December, 1992, and was a visiting scholar at the SouthernMethodist University Law School in 1990-1991. Jim has been admitted tothe practice of law in Texas (1993), and the District of Columbia(1994). He is also admitted to practice in the Federal District Courtof the Northern District of Texas, and the District of Columbia Courtof Appeals. Jim has been admitted Pro hac vice and conducted trials inOklahoma on several occasions. He is also a member of the State Bar ofTexas and the District of Columbia Bar.  Jim served as President of the Denton County Bar Association in 2006-2007, and on the Board of Directors of the Denton County Bar Association from 2001-2008.