James W. Cole

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James W. Cole

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Victoria, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation

302 W. Forrest Street, Victoria, TX

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About James

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 70%

I have spent my entire career primarily representing injured people in contingent fee litigation.

44 years | 1,400 cases

70%
Litigation 30%

We represent individuals, families and businesses in a variety of types of litigation

44 years | 200 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-450 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 44 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1981

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Cole, Cole, Easley, & Sciba, P.C.

302 W. Forrest Street, Victoria, TX, 77901

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Online Presence

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James W. Cole's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Paul | February 21, 2013

From a former associate

I used to work with Jim Cole many years ago. He is an outstanding attorney. Very trustworthy and works hard for his clients. If you need a personal injury lawyer, he is your first choice.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2009

Great Attorney

Jim Cole is a great attorney. He is there for you when you need him. If I would ever need an attorney for any other case he would be the man.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2009

A FANTASTIC ATTORNEY!!!!!!

Jim Cole is a great attorney. During my ordeal, Jim was very understanding to my wants and needs. He was never one to take 2nd seat to anything that pertained to my case. Jim is a fine attorney as well as now a friend. Thats the way he treat you....like a friend in need. Thank you Jim! I highly re...commend Jim Cole to anyone that is in need of a FINE attorney.

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James W. Cole's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Romano

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Jim at Cole, Cole and Easley law firm many years ago. I feel that I owe a lot of my success to having worked under Jim Cole during the formative years of my practice. He taught me how to aggressively represent my clients in an honest and honorable manner. I will always be grateful to him, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a personal injury attorney."

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Charles Cole

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alex Hernandez

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jim Cole for serious personal injury and 18 wheeler litigation."

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David Coffey

Litigation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jim is one of the finest litigators I have worked with in all my years of practice."

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William Sciba

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a very competant, inovative and hard working lawyer."

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Diane Kliem

Probate lawyer

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David Griffin

Personal injury lawyer

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Paul Romano

Health care lawyer

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David Coffey

Probate lawyer

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James Stofer

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Chapman

Commercial real estate lawyer

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William Sciba

Personal injury lawyer

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Ronald Walker

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

AV Rated (Highest Rating) since 1991, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2009

The Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Texas, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2008

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2000

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

1994

Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy

1986

Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law, The Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Shareholder, Cole, Cole, Easley, & Sciba, P.C.

1998 - Present

Shareholder, Cole, Cole & Easley P.C.

1985 - 1997

Partner, Cole, McManus, Cole, Easley & Bell

1981 - 1985

Associate, Kilgore, Cole, McManus & Velasquez

Associations

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee

Panel Chair

2007 - Present

InjuryBoard

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee

Member

2002 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Life Fellow

1982 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Admitted

1981 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1981 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1981 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1981 - Present

Victoria County Bar Association

Member

1981 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1981 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

1999 - 2005

Texas Board of Legal Specialization Subcommittee for Personal Injury

Chair

1995 - 1998

State Bar of Texas

Legal Services for the Poor in Civil Matters Committee

1994 - 1994

Victoria Independent School District Board of Trustees

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Mark Anders et.al. v. Ronson Constructors LLC et.al.

$11,000,000 settlement

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Education

1981

Baylor University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1979

Baylor University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

American Association for Justice's Litigating Truck Collision Cases

Direct Examination of Plaintiff's Trucking Expert

2011

AAJ's Litigating Truck Collision Cases

Sleep Apnea and Truck Drivers

1990

The New Rules of Civil Procedure

Civil Procedure

Publications

2011

American Association for Justice's Litigating Truck Collision Cases DIRECT EXAMINATION OF PLAINTIFF’S TRUCKING EXPERT

1994

Butterworth Legal Publishers, Texas Personal Injury Law Reporter Breast Implant Litigation: A New Twist to Old Questions of Strict Liability, Medical Malpractice, Breach of Warranty and Negligence

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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