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
We help families whose loved ones have been injured or killed by dangerous commercial trucks.
We help families whose loved ones have suffered needless brain injury as a result of any sort of trauma or medical malpractice.
32 years
Besides birth injury and brain injury cases, we also do general medical malpractice cases such as misdiagnosed or mistreated diseases especially missed heart attacks/coronary syndromes.
32 years
Languages spoken
English
The Girards Law Firm
10000 North Central Expressway
Suite 750
Dallas, TX, 75231
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AR | Active | 2006 | 05/07/2022 |
OK | Authorized to Practice Law | 2004 | 03/03/2010 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1989 | 02/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Lawyers in Texas | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2012 |
Texas Superlawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2012 |
Texas Superlawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2011 |
Best Lawyers in Dallas | D Magazine | 2011 |
Top 40 Lawyers in the USA | Newsweek Magazine | 2011 |
Fellow | Texas Bar Foundation | 2010 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2010 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2009 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2008 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2007 |
Texas Super Lawyer | 2006 | |
Texas Super Lawyer | 2005 | |
Texas Super Lawyer | 2004 | |
Texas Super Lawyer | 2003 | |
AmJur Award in Contracts | St. Mary's University School of Law | 1986 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Girards Law Firm | 1994 - Present |
Associate | Law Offices of Windle Turley, PC | 1989 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | Board of Governors | 2010 - Present |
Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
State Bar of Texas District 6A Grievance Committee | Member | 2008 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | State Delegate | 2003 - Present |
American Mensa | Member | 1987 - Present |
Oklahoma Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
State Bar of Texas | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Arkansas Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Dallas Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Chair, State Delegates Committee | 2009 - 2010 |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | President | 2007 - 2007 |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | President-Elect | 2006 - 2006 |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Vice President | 2005 - 2005 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Director | 1998 - 1998 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Fellowship Member | 1998 - 1998 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Trial Magazine - American Association for Justice | Blind Faith, Trial Magazine, vol. 46:5 May 2010 | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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St. Marys University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Baylor University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Chapter 74 - How to Get Outside the Statute | 2009 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Relevant Statutes Outside Chapter 74 | 2008 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Who Owns the Damages? | 2007 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Reversal and Remand | 2006 |
Trial Advocacy College of Texas | Trial Presentation | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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SHELDON v. ER. MED. CONS., 43 S.W.3d 701 (Tex.App.-F.W. [2d Dist.] 2001) | Law of Misnomer applies to medical cases |
GROSS v. INNES, 988 S.W.2d 727 (Tex. 1998) | Summary Judgment Denial Affirmed |
BRODERS v. HEISE, 924 S.W.2d 148 (Tex. 1996) | Experts not limited to same specialty |
Hernandez v. Altenberg, 904 S.W.2d 734 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1995, writ denied) | Spoliation of Evidence did not prevent lawsuit |
KASSEN v. HATLEY, 887 S.W.2d 4 (Tex. 1994) | No governmental immunity for MD and RN |
Hunt Bonneau, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Thomas Malone, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jun 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is well-regarded, hard-working medical malpractice lawyer in the Dallas legal community. I have no hesitation recommending him.
Hunt Bonneau, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Thomas Malone, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jun 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is well-regarded, hard-working medical malpractice lawyer in the Dallas legal community. I have no hesitation recommending him.
Stanley Denman, Medical malpractice Attorney on May 31, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kenneth LaBore, Unknown Attorney on Jan 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Girards is a very knowledgeable attorney.
Maurice Abarr, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 27, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Simply a great personal injury (and other) lawyer. A real champion of justice.
Joyce Collier, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 29, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Todd Schlossberg, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 22, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Daniel O'Neill, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 21, 2010
Relationship: Other
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.
Amy Witherite, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Rachel Montes, Medical malpractice Attorney on Oct 1, 2007
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.