$ 375-650 per hour
James Robert Arnett II
About James
Biography
J. Robert Arnett II is a principal of Carter Scholer. Bob is AV® rated and has been repeatedly named to Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers® list.
Bob has more than 27 years of experience in all aspects of civil litigation at trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts, as well as before domestic and international arbitration tribunals. Bob has represented businesses in the hospitality, commercial and residential real estate, construction, insurance, finance, medical services, corporate services, telecommunications, entertainment, and retail marketing industries. Bob also has significant experience in bankruptcy cases, representing debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, and other parties in interest. Bob has represented all types and sizes of clients, from individuals and small family-owned businesses to publicly traded Fortune 500 companies.
Bob received his Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law, where he achieved the Order of the Coif, received multiple American Jurisprudence awards, and served as the Managing Editor of the UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal for two years. He also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Martin Pence, Senior District Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Bob received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University in Houston, Texas. He also served a four-year assignment as an infantry officer in the United State Marine Corps.
I am also licensed to practice in the United States Virgin Islands, and admitted to practice in the following Federal Courts:
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
United States Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
United States District Court, District of Arizona
United States District Court, District of Colorado
United States District Court, District of Hawaii
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
United States District Court, Western District of Texas
United States District Court, District of the Virgin Islands
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
40 years
Patent Infringement
20%
21 years
Telecommunications
15%
26 years
Real Estate
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Virgin Islands for 20 years
State: Virgin Islands
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 33 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 39 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Carter Arnett, PLLC
8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Experience
Honors
2017
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2013
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2010
Super Lawyer Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers
2010
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation
2009
Super Lawyer Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers
2009
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers
2008
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1997
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1986
Order of the Coif, UCLA Chapter of the Order of the Coif
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Carter Scholer, PLLC
2006 - 2012
Partner, Munck Carter LLP
1998 - 2006
Partner, Arnett Gaubert LLP
1995 - 1998
Partner, Neligan Averch LLP
1993 - 1995
Senior Associate, Bickel & Brewer
1988 - 1993
Associate, Cades Schutte Fleming & Wright
1987 - 1988
Judicial Law Clerk, United States Courts
1986 - 1987
Associate, Cades Schutte Fleming & Wright
1979 - 1983
Infantry Officer, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2010 - Present
Tech TitansBoard Member
2009 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Dallas chapter)Member
2005 - Present
Virgin Islands Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Oblio Telecom, Inc. v. Touch Tell, Inc.
Jury returned a net verdict of 10% of the amount sought by Plaintiff
Kemper v. Shelter Mortgage Company, LLC
Jury awarded $10,000 (2% of the amount sought).
Touch Tell, Inc. v. V3 Global, Inc., et al.
Jury awarded $1,450,000
Fiber Systems International, Inc. v. Applied Optical Systems, Inc.
Defense verdict of noninfringement
Aircraft Network LLC v. Cessna Aircraft Company
Jury awarded all fees sought
Hemphill, et al. v. Apple, et al.
Case settled on confidential terms after five days of jury trial.
Vartec Telecom Holding Co. v. Block
Case settled on confidential terms on the 6th day of a jury trial.
Basic Capital Management, Inc. v. Dynex Commercial, Inc.
After a six week trial, the jury returned a verdict of $34.5 million, which was vacated in post-trial motions and the case is currently on appeal
Aircraft Network, LLC v. Cessna Aircraft Co.
After ten day trial, the jury returned a verdict of $2.4 million, which was affirmed in part, modified in part, and reversed in part by the court of appeals.
ART Midwest, Inc. v. Clapper
After ten day trial, the jury returned a verdict finding the partnership dissolved by the opposing party's actions and awarding damages.
Henry Building, Inc. v. II Deerfield Limited Partnership
After eight day trial, the jury awarded all amounts sought by my client, which was affirmed on appeal.
Education
1986
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Rice University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Brown Bag Luncheon Series
Are You Prepared If Your Company Gets Sued?
Publications
2008
SmartBusiness Dallas
Keep Your List Safe: Protecting Customer Lists as Trade Secrets
2007
SmartBusiness Dallas
Keeping Trade Secrets Secret: Protect Yourself from the Inside
1993
Professional Publications, Inc.
From Here to Attorney: The Ultimate Guide to Excelling in Law School and Launching Your Legal Career
1985
UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal
Comment: The American Legal System and Micronesian Customary Law: The Legal Legacy of the United States to the New Nations of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What constitutes "proper service" when notifying the respondent of a court hearing, and what is the best way to serve?
13 Jul 2011
Q&A
Does this interrogatory contain discrete subparts I can count as separate interrogatories?
26 Jun 2011
Q&A
Can I file a motion to deny or dissolve a temporary restraining order?
15 Feb 2011