James Carl Zier

James Carl Zier

also known as Law Office of James Zier PC, JamesZierLaw.com

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 25 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Pearland, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death ... +13 more

11601 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

16

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 20%

All personal injury cases: car, truck, 18-wheeler and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, brain injuries, explosions, burns, Uber, drunk driving accidents, drowning, TBI, slip/trip and fall, work injuries, head, neck and back injuries, etc.

20%
Car Accident 10%

All car accidents including hit and run, speeding, drunk driving, intoxicated driving, distracted driving, running red lights, running stop signs, failure to yield, texting while driving, Uber accidents, fatal car accidents, and T-bone accidents.

10%
Wrongful Death 9%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/wrongful-death/

9%
Business 8%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/pearland-business-law-attorney/

8%
Contracts and Agreements 7%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/pearland-business-law-attorney/

7%
Criminal Defense 7%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/pearland-criminal-attorney/

7%
White Collar Crime 7%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/texas-state-securities-board-defense-lawyer/

7%
International Law 5%

We have represented individuals and companies in more than twenty countries.

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

All trucking accidents including 18-wheeler, tractor trailer, semi-truck, delivery truck, UPS truck, FedEx truck, Walmart truck, Amazon truck, garbage truck, dump truck, cement truck, commercial truck, big rig, and fatal truck accidents.

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 4%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/slip-and-fall-injuries/

4%
Brain Injury 3%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/brain-injury/

3%
DUI and DWI 3%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/drunk-driving-attorney-in-pearland/

3%
Drug Crime 3%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/drug-crimes-attorney-in-pearland/

3%
Motorcycle Accident 3%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/motorcycle-accidents/

3%
Spinal Cord Injury 3%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/spinal-cord-injury/

3%
Violent Crime 3%

For a detailed description please visit https://jameszierlaw.com/pearland-assault-lawyer/

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of James Zier, P.C.

11601 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX, 77584

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James Carl Zier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ellen Castille | November 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly recommend him!

Working with James Zier was a great experience. He is knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to his clients. Throughout the entire process, he kept me informed, explained everything clearly, and made sure I understood my options. He handled my case with professionalism and genuine care, and I al...ways felt supported and confident with him representing me. His guidance made a stressful situation so much easier. I’m very grateful for his help and highly recommend him to anyone needing a compassionate and skilled personal injury attorney.

Posted by Justin Koch | October 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great experience from start to finish!

I highly recommend James Zier for personal injury cases. He’s knowledgeable, compassionate, and very thorough in everything he does. He walked me through the entire process and made it easy to understand. Thanks to his hard work, I was able to get a fair settlement. Truly a great experience from star...t to finish!

Posted by Joel Neal | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Couldn’t have asked for better representation.

Working with James Zier on my personal injury case was such a relief. He’s not only knowledgeable but also compassionate and patient, always taking time to answer my questions. The settlement I received was way more then expected, and I could tell he genuinely cared about my best interests. Highly re...commend!

Posted by Jessie Hanson | August 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Banking

He is professional, knowledgeable!

I had the opportunity to work with James Zier, and I can’t recommend him enough. From the very beginning, he was attentive, professional, and thorough in explaining every step of the process. He made sure I understood my options, gave me honest advice, and guided me with confidence and care. His know...ledge of banking law and contracts is impressive, and I always felt like I was in good hands. What really stood out was how approachable and responsive he was—I never felt rushed or left in the dark. If you’re looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and works tirelessly for the best possible outcome, James is the one to call.

Posted by Ken Spencer | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Provided outstanding legal support.

After my car accident, James was a lifesaver. James handled everything with professionalism and care, making a stressful situation so much easier to manage. He kept me informed throughout the process and fought to make sure I got the compensation I deserved. I highly recommend him if you're dealing w...ith a car accident or personal injury case!

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Million Dollar Trial Lawyers, Million Dollar Trial Lawyers

2024

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

2023

10 Best Law Firm, 10 Best Law Firm

2022

Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Pearland, Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Pearland

2021

Houston's Top Lawyers, Houston's Top Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Law Office of James Zier PC

2000 - 2007

Attorney, Various Law Firms

Associations

2000 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Pearland Chamber of Commerce

Brazoria County Bar Association

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Jane Doe vs. Large Trucking Company

Confidential Settlement

John Doe vs. National Restaurant Chain

Confidential Settlement

John Doe vs. Shopping Center

Confidential Settlement

Jane Doe vs. Fortune 500 Company

Confidential Settlement

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Education

2000

South Texas College of Law Houston

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1997

Texas State University-San Marcos

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

Career Day

Life as a lawyer

2014

Career Day

Life as a lawyer

2006

University of Texas at Austin

Fraud Investigations

2005

University of Texas at Austin

Fraud Investigations

Publications

2010

Voice for the Defense The Most Powerful State Agency You’ve Never Heard Of

2003

Capital Asia Magazine Editor - Numerous Articles

2002

Capital Asia Magazine Editor - Numerous Articles

2001

Capital Asia Magazine Editor - Numerous Articles

Languages

English

Activity

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