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Mr. Volberding has been married 22 years to his lovely wife Donna. The couple has five children, ages 6 to 19. Mr. Volberding is a major with the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps, and is assigned currently to the First Legal Support Organization at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Mr. Volberding has run 12 marathons, including New York, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, and most recently the 2009 Boston Marathon, with a personal record of 3:27.
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Licensed in Texas for 32 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1993
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James W. Volberding
110 North College Avenue, Suite 1850, Tyler, TX, 75702-7370
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Posted by Amy | June 10, 2014 | Business
Horrible attorney
Volberding is a TERRIBLE attorney ! He overcharges for less than Impressive services and charges extra for services he does not even perform. He dodges your request for action, and then hounds you for more and more money, even after your case is resolved. In all of my extensive experience with attorn...
James Wesley Volberding's Lawyer Endorsements
"Wes Volberding is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. Wes has been a mentor and friend for over a year. He has lent a helping hand through several cases and his advice has been crucial to my practice. I wholeheartedly recommend Wes if you want a fighter and a tireless advocate."
"Wes Volberding is a fierce advocate for his clients and always well prepared. When I know Wes is on the other side, I know to brush up on my procedure as Wes has the rules mastered and skillfully uses them to get results for his clients. Wes is a smart, honest, well-respected litigator and I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"I've referred several of my clients to Wes Volberding to take matters up on appeal. I've sought his advice and counsel in preparing for trial in cases where I expected to appeal. Wes has a brilliant mind and a passion for the practice of law. He would be a great corner man in anyone's ring."
"Wes Volberding is first class appellate lawyer. He has a work ethic that is intimidating and unsurpassed. Wes is a true intellect in the law and a legal scholar. He has forgotten more law than most of us will ever learn."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army Reserve
1996
Army Commedation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, U.S. Army Reserve
1992
Senior Notes and Comments Editor, Baylor Law Review
1991
Winner of Spring, 1991 Baylor Writing Competition, Baylor Law Review
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Major, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Army Reserve
1993 - 1995
Briefing Attorney for Hon. Judge William M. Steger, U.S. District Court
1987 - 1990
CPA Internal Auditor, Booz-Allen & Hamilton
1984 - 1986
CPA Auditor, Coopers & Lybrand
1980 - 1983
Student Salesman, Southwestern Company
Associations
2009 - Present
Tyler Zoning Variance BoardMember
2008 - Present
Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyers' AssociationSecretary
2008 - Present
East Texas Striders Running ClubMember
2008 - Present
Dallas Running ClubMember
1999 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Smith County Bar AssociationBoard Member
1993 - Present
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember
Education
1993
Baylor University School of Law
J.D.
1984
Texas A&M University
B.B.A.
Publications
2010
JamesVolberding.com
What to Do if Charged with a Crime in Texas
2010
JamesVolberding.com
What to Do if You or Your Business is Sued
2006
35 Voice for the Defense 26 (Apr. 2006)
Challenging Your Prosecutor With a HIPPA Violation
2005
34 Voice for the Defense 14 (Jul/Aug. 2005)
Challenging a Knock-and-Talk Search
1996
Legal Opinion
A&M Operating Co., Inc. v. South Coast Supply Co., Inc., 182 B.R. 997 (E.D. Tex. 1995) (reconciling conflicting state decisions and finding creditor entitled to lien on debtor property under Texas Constitution), aff’d, 84 F.3d 433 (5th Cir. 1996) (Decision by the Hon. U.S. District Judge William M. Steger).
1995
Legal Opinion
Perkins v. United States, 1995 WL 88217 (E.D. Tex. 1995) (holding that a litigant in personal injury case may not meet privately with opponent’s physicians) (Decision by the Hon. U.S. District Judge William M. Steger)
1995
58 Texas Bar Journal 318 (Apr. 1995)
Procedural Requirements for Discrimination Suits Under Texas Commission on Human Rights Act
1994
Legal Opinion
FDIC v. Henderson, 849 F. Supp. 495 (E.D. Tex. 1994) (denying summary judgment to a former savings and loan owner, finding that statute of limitations could be tolled during period owner dominated board of directors), aff’d, (5th Cir. 1995) (unpublished) (Decision by the Hon. U.S. District Judge William M. Steger)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides