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5.0 /5.0
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$ 175-250 per hour
PRO
James D. Bertsch
Virtual Consultation Available
About James
Biography
Overview
James Bertsch began practicing law with Touchstone Bernays in 1983 and has been a partner since 1990. James has represented clients in matters involving personal injury, construction law, medical malpractice, health care, professional malpractice, products liability, premises liability, trucking litigation, taxi cab litigation, insurance defense, mold litigation, and general civil litigation. James has been appointed by courts to act as a guardian ad litem and as a mediator. James completed formal mediation training in 2010 and is actively involved in the ADR/mediation process.
Honors & Awards
Texas Super Lawyer – 2012 (construction litigation),2011 (construction litigation), 2010 (construction litigation), 2009 (personal injury defense),2008 (personal injury defense), 2006 (medical malpractice)
Professional Affiliations
Texas Bar Association (T.B.A.)
Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Inc. (T.A.D.C.)
Defense Research Institute (D.R.I.)
Texas Association of Mediators (T.A.M.)
Education
Southern Methodist University Law School, J.D. 1983 Dallas, Texas;
Southern Methodist University, B.A, Major: Political Science 1980;
Mediation Training in Dispute Resolution Techniques (2010);
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Admitted
State Bar of Texas (1983)
U. S. District Court Northern District (1984)
U. S. District Court Eastern District (1986)
U. S. District Court Western District (1991)
Personal Information
Born Houston, Texas, November 30, 1958. Resident of Mesquite, Texas. Married to Rhonda, with two adult children (Chris, U.T. ’06 and Kyle, Texas A&M ’09). Valley Creek Church of Christ; member and former deacon at Seagoville Church of Christ.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
14%
23 years
Litigation
14%
43 years
Mediation
14%
16 years
Personal Injury
14%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 42 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Touchstone, Bernays Attorneys at Law
4040 RENAISSANCE TOWER, 1201 ELM STREET, Dallas, TX, 75270
touchstonelaw.com/attorneys/james-d-bertsch-partner/Touchstone Bernays Law Firm
1717 Main Street, Suite 3400, Dallas, TX, 75201
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James D. Bertsch's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent lawyer. Highly recommended."
Stephen Daniel
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Partner, Touchstone, Bernays, Johnston, Beall & Smith
1900 - Present
Partner, Touchstone Bernays Law Firm
Associations
2010 - Present
Texas Association of Mediators (TAM)Member
1983 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1983 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Texas Association of Defense CounselMember
1983 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Successful in multiple Jury Trials over a span of 30 years.
Successful Jury Verdicts
Education
1983
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Southern Methodist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Texas Law Update
Texas Law
Languages
English