James E. Girards
About James
Biography
Welcome to my AVVO page. I hope this page is informative to you and you will feel free to contact me if you have a potential case that you would like to discuss with me.
As a student, I pursued an interest in the sciences, particularly biology. During those years, I developed a particular interest in anatomy and physiology, due in large part to a fantastic teacher I had at Baylor, F. Ray Wilson. I worked for a few years in a local hospital and learned a lot about how a hospital functions and the problems inherent in the way for-profit medicine is practiced. It was also during these years that I suffered a severe spinal cord injury in an auto accident and spent months in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. I know first hand how a severe injury can affect the patient and his family - especially an injury to the central nervous system. Ultimately, I decided to pursue a career in law and found quickly that I could put both my knowledge and experience to work helping those who have been severely injured by the wrongful actions of another. And, especially those who are suffering from a severe spinal cord injury or a severe brain injury. I am pleased that we have helped many over the years who have suffered these types of injuries and have made a meaningful difference in their lives. I am equally pleased that we have also been able to force positive changes in the manufacturing, transportation, or hospital industries that caused those injuries. If you would like to visit about such a case, please feel free to call.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
40%-50%
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Licensed in Arkansas for 19 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oklahoma for 21 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 36 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
The Girards Law Firm
10000 North Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, TX, 75231
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James E. Girards's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I practice in the same area's that Jim does. I am so confident in his abilities that I pick his brain about legal issues each time I see him. He is no doubt one of the leading lawyers in our area."
"Jim is well-regarded, hard-working medical malpractice lawyer in the Dallas legal community. I have no hesitation recommending him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Simply a great personal injury (and other) lawyer. A real champion of justice."
"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 needs of his clients and is willing to go the extra mile. I would choose him as my lawyer."
"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 law, a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, and leader both statewide and nationally. Many attorneys call themselves "trial lawyers" -- Jim is the real deal. I am pleased and proud to recommend him to potential clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a fellow graduate of Trail Lawyers College. It is an elite group of attorneys with specialized training in all aspect of trial preparation and trial itself. I have great respect for Jim. He is an especially talented attorney and cares deeply for his clients. You could not be in better hands."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is one of the finest attorneys i know. He is extremely prepared and cares deeply about his clients. I would recommend Jim highly."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is an incredibly talented lawyer, very creative and genuinely cares about his clients. I would not hesitate to refer him a medical malpractice case, he's done excellent work on the cases I have referred to him."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Top Lawyers in Texas, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2012
Texas Superlawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Texas Superlawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2011
Top 40 Lawyers in the USA, Newsweek 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 Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Texas Super Lawyer,
2005
Texas Super Lawyer,
2004
Texas Super Lawyer,
2003
Texas Super Lawyer,
1986
AmJur Award in Contracts, St. Mary's University School of Law
Work Experience
1994 - Present
President, Girards Law Firm
1989 - 1994
Associate, Law Offices of Windle Turley, PC
Associations
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2009 - Present
Lawyer-Pilot Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas District 6A Grievance CommitteeMember
2003 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaState Delegate
1987 - Present
American MensaMember
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Member
2009 - 2010
American Association for JusticeChair, State Delegates Committee
2007 - 2007
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
2006 - 2006
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
2005 - 2005
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
1998 - 1998
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
1998 - 1998
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationFellowship Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Law of Misnomer applies to medical cases
Summary Judgment Denial Affirmed
Experts not limited to same specialty
Spoliation of Evidence did not prevent lawsuit
No governmental immunity for MD and RN
Party may call opposing party's experts
Survivors have capacity to represent Estate
Summary Judgment improper with TTCA Actual Notice
Education
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Chapter 74 - How to Get Outside the Statute
2008
Relevant Statutes Outside Chapter 74
2007
Who Owns the Damages?
2006
Reversal and Remand
2003
Trial Presentation
Publications
2010
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Is it malpractice to hold a babies head in the birth canal without the mothers consent because the nurse was waiting for the dr.
09 Aug 2014
Dr.s office put the wrong paperwork in my medical records saying that i have HIV. Do i have a law suit?
15 Apr 2014
Can I sue opthomologist who failed to find glaucoma?
27 Feb 2014
Legal Guides
What every Patient should Know - "The Doctor said he was a Resident"
02 Jun 2010
Birth Injuries - What every Mother should know about the role of the Registered Nurse in Texas
02 Jun 2010
What every Patient should Know - It is time to do away with Hospital Secrecy
01 Jun 2010