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After serving as the Associate Judge in the 507th Family District Court, Jim Evans is representing clients in all areas of family law. Jim is an astute listener quickly helping clients sort out their wants and needs and then crafting a path forward that encourages agreement, but that is always geared up to ask a court for relief.
Jim is a native Houstonian and graduated from Houston Baptist University with degrees in History and Spanish. Jim then attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and received a master's degree in education. After a first career as a minister and then as a public school teacher, Jim attended law school at the University of Houston and served there as the Research Editor on the Houston Law Review.
Jim practiced bankruptcy law in Corpus Christi prior to moving back to Houston and entering the practice of family law. Jim's bankruptcy law background informs the way he approaches divorce cases particularly with regard to issues of debt and characterization of separate and community property.
Jim is a natural-born teacher and enjoys assisting his clients in gaining an appropriate understanding of their cases and their best possible outcomes. Jim is especially passionate about doing work that helps protect the parent-child relationship.
Jim is the father of two sons, and he and his husband enjoy traveling and taking care of their chickens, dogs, cats, and huge flower gardens.
EDUCATION
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
J.D. - 2003
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Awarded the Blask Fellowship by the Federal Bar Association of Houston
Honors: Awarded second place in national legal writing competition
Honors: Awarded a three-year academic scholarship
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
M.A., Religious Education - 1992
Honors: Trained in adult curriculum development
Honors: Trained in teaching strategies for specific educational outcomes, particularly teaching for changes in attitudes and behaviors
Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas
B.A. - 1989
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Attended four years on an Endowed Academic Scholarship.
Honors: Awarded President’s Award (faculty award for most outstanding graduate).
Honors: President, H.B.U. chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa.
Honors: Member, Student Senate.
PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
Member, Board of Directors, Coastal Bend AIDS Foundation (n/k/a Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation), Corpus Christi, Texas; 2004 to 2006.
Adult Sunday School Teacher, Deer Park United Methodist Church; 2009 to 2020.
Member, Staff-Parish Relation Committee, Deer Park United Methodist Church, 2013 to 2015
CERTIFIED LEGAL SPECIALTIES
Mediation Certification, Dispute Resolution Center of Harris County, Texas; 2009.
Family Mediation Certification, Dispute Resolution Center of Harris County, Texas; 2009.
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Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
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Laura Dale & Associates, PC
1800 St. James Place, Suite 620, Houston, TX, 77056
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Domestic Violence
Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2012 | Domestic Violence
Excellent mediatior and trial attorney.
I hired Mr. Evans for my very difficult divorce/custody case after being involved with 3 other attorneys over the course of 2 years who could not help. There were family violence accusations against me. As a result I could only see my kids twice a month. Mr. Evans guided me through some very trying...
James Michael Evans's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim Evans is a wonderful attorney and colleague. It was a pleasure to be in front of him as a litigant while he was the Associate Judge of the 507th District Court of Harris County, Texas and working with him as a fellow attorney is even better. Jim's knowledge of the law is superb."
"I endorse this attorney, who provides so generously to the AVVO community and gives sound legal advice."
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"Jim is a great, caring attorney who works hard for his clients to get results. He is professional, a hard-worker, and knows his stuff!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I just did my first mediation with Mr. Evans. He came prepared, is professional and was a very strong advocate for his client. I seen Mr. Evans in the courthouse many times and he well respected by his fellow family law attorneys in the Houston area. I would not hesitate to call Mr. Evans if I had a family law issue."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim and I have had cases against each other and he has always been professional and cares about his clients."
"Extraordinary attorney who is highly skilled, experienced, and provides no-nonsense real world advise!!!"
"Jim is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse him without hesitation or reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. One needs a lawyer with a heart when getting divorce advice."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a great attorney to have as an opposing counsel. We worked well together for the joint benefit of our clients. I look forward to working with him again in the future."
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Experience
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Associate Attorney, Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.
2017 - 2022
Associate Judge, 507th District Court
2010 - 2016
Owner, Law Office of Jim Evans
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Law Office of David Froneberger
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Administaff
2003 - 2006
Attorney, Jordan Hyden Womble & Culbreth
Education
2003
University of Houston Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Houston Baptist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Submitted petition to the court, need to re-submit it because I made changes. What do I need to do?
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Can my 17 yr old child live with his father if I'm the custodial parent??
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