About Jim
Biography
I am a business & innovation lawyer, and I help people and solve problems for a living.
My law firm provides core legal representation to innovation and intellectual property-based companies operating interstate, internationally, and/or on the web.
I am an experienced business attorney with 20 years spent advising Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and mid-sized companies in a variety of industries regarding:
- Technology transactions
- Business formation and transactions
- Trademark, copyright, trade secret and other intellectual property protection, licensing & enforcement
- Software, app & video game development
- Digital marketing and media
- International business transactions, agreements and joint ventures, including import/export and other international trade regulations
Innovative companies need innovative legal counsel.
Practice Areas
15
Practice Areas
29 years
29 years
29 years
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 28 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Klemchuk LLP
8150 N. Central Expressway, 10th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Jim Chester's Reviews
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9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Charlie | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Proactive and creative
Jim's helped us from routine patents all the way to more complex legal defense. In each case, he and his firm were responsive, proactive and creative in finding solutions.
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Dispute
Attorney Jim Chester assisted us with an Intellectual Property Dispute. He provided guidance of the issues that we faced including the strengths and weaknesses of our case. He gave counsel and wrote letters to the Attorney representing the other party. He was professional and responsive to our req...
Posted by David | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Solid Advocate
Jim provides excellent contracts with particular insights given to protecting various forms of intellectual property that provide indirect value to the actual "deal at hand." Quick response times and a balanced approach to maintain a position on solid ground both short and long-term.
Posted by JR | August 05, 2014 | Intellectual Property
very helpful
Mr. Chester was very prompt in every aspect. He is knowledgeable, and pleasant to speak with. He helped me figure out some legal aspects of my book and screenplay. I feel more confident, protected and less vulnerable. Thank you.
Posted by Bob | January 24, 2014 | Intellectual Property
Top Notch Intellectual Property Lawyer!
Naively I pursued the introduction of both a book and app into the marketplace without the help of an intellectual property attorney. Thankfully Jim came to my rescue and helped me understand the potential liabilities I was facing, as well as securing the trademarks and copyrights necessary. All of h...
Jim Chester's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is a smart, honest, and warm person. What sets him apart is his depth of experience and drive. Jim doesn't just practice law. He actually teaches at a well-known law school. Jim doesn't just counsel entrepreneurs. He is an entrepreneur himself, outside of the legal context. I've observed Jim in more than one leadership role. He takes the initiative, motivates and listens to his team members, and he gets the job done. I strongly endorse Jim."
"Mr. Chester is incredibly creative and indeed a successful entrepreneur in his own right. His ability to merge vision, business pragmatism and cost effective expert legal services is truly unique in our community."
"Jim provides great advice to tech companies of all sizes and understands the specific issues they may face in all stages of business."
"I endorse Jim, I have had the privilege to know and work with him on several things over the years, and am honored to count him as a friend. Jim is a tireless businessman, and a leader in his community, church, and a dedicated family man. Jim is an asset to any business/startup/IP minded group looking for solid legal footing in an unsure world."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim is hard-charger with the smarts to get it done. I've had the pleasure of seeing his organizational skills and his work ethic, and both are off the charts. Highly recommended."
"Jim is one of those very few attorneys who has been widely recognized for his excellence. He is the first person I would call with a trade law question both because of his skill in that area and because of his unassuming manner. He has a knack for breaking down very complex legal issues into something that anyone can understand. His successful career speaks for itself."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2018
Alumni Ambassador, Texas A&M University
2017
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Attorney of the Month, Attorney at Law Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2014
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2013
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation
2010
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2009
Texas Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Texas Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
College of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas
2005
Best Paper Award, CLUTE Institute
2000
Alumni Ambassador, Texas A & M University
2000
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Klemchuk LLP
2017 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University, Commerce
2001 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Baylor University School of Law
2012 - 2018
Managing Partner, Chester PLLC
2010 - 2012
Partner, Klemchuk, LLP
2008 - 2010
Shareholder, Cowles & Thompson, A Professional Corporation
2003 - 2008
Managing Partner, Chester PLLC
1998 - 2003
Associate, Braumiller & Rodriguez, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
GREATER EAST DALLAS CHAMBERDirector & Chair, Entrepreneur & Innovation Committee
2010 - Present
Dallas Bar FoundationLife Fellow
2009 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationLife Fellow
1998 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - 2014
Metroplex Technology Business CouncilMember, Innovation Team
2008 - 2013
International Trademark AssociationMember
2008 - 2012
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
2006 - 2012
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2004 - 2012
Customs and International Trade Bar AssociationRegulatory Committee
2004 - 2013
District of Columbia BarMember
1999 - 2005
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of TexasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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Education
2000
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
Legal Issues in International Trade
2008
Legal Issues involved in International trade finance
2008
Export Controls and Technology
2007
Practicing Law in a Flat World: A Discussion of Common International Legal Issues
2006
Importing into the US: Procedures; Pitfalls, and Possibilities
2006
International Trade Issues in Tech Transfers
2003
Doing Business with the U.S
Publications
2008
2006
2005
2005
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Software Protection Strategies: Alternatives to Patents
24 Jun 2014
How to Complete a Customs Entry Form to Import Goods from Abroad
28 May 2009
How to Form an LLC in Texas
28 May 2009