A native Texan, J. K. Ivey earned a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his education at the University of Texas School of Law in 1986, where he was named to the Board of Advocates and Phi Delta Phi honor fraternity. J. K. has devoted his career to representing the victims of negligence and their families with several Texas firms. He has recovered millions for his clients, including verdicts and settlements against some of the largest corporations in America. In 1994, J. K. was Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
A published author, and frequent lecturer, J. K. served on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. In 2001, he was given the DTLA's highest honor, the Atticus Finch Award, for "preserving justice for all." J. K. has Martindale Hubbell's highest rating, AV, for legal skills and ethics.
J. K. is active in the Capital Area, Dallas, Texas, and American Trial Lawyers Associations. He chaired a Dallas Bar Association subcommittee. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. J. K. leads a general negligence injury team devoted to personal injury, wrongful death, and social security claimants’ representation.
Practice areas
36 years, 8,000 cases
36 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Resigned | 1990 | 03/15/2022 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1986 | 02/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 22 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Atticus Finch Award "Preserving Justice for All" | Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | 1990 - Present | |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | 1990 - Present | |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 1996 - 2008 |
Houston Trial Lawyers Association | Foundation Board of Directors | 1991 - 1996 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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State Bar of Texas | Special Powers and Defenses Available to the FDIC and RTC in Litigation | 1989 |
The Review of Litigation | Punitive Damages in Mass Product Liability Cases: Hope for Reform? | 1987 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Texas | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 1985 |
University of Texas System, Austin | BBA - Bachelors of Business Administration | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Car Wrecks Seminar | Listserv Collaboration on the Internet | 2007 |
TTLA Mid-Year | Subrogation RIghts | 2006 |
Annual Meeting | Trademark and Tradename Protection and Enfringement | 1991 |
State Bar Development Program | Litigation Involving the FDIC and RTC | 1989 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Maria Guadalupe Garcia, et. al. v. Metro Aviation, Inc., et. al. | Confidential settlement. |
Jose Antonio Garcia, Individually, et al vs. BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, L.L.C. d/b/a "Firestone Complete Auto Care" | Confidential settlement. |
Grace Torres, et al. vs. United Worth Hydrochem Corporation, et al. | Confidential settlement. |
Gloria Salinas, et al. vs. Truss World, Inc. | Confidential settlement. |
Desiderio Falcon, et al. vs. DCP Midstream Partners, L.P., et al. | Confidential settlement. |
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Ray Brooks, Business Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known J.K. for years. He's a great lawyer, and a wonderful friend. I would not delay a second before I hired J.K. Ivey.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Ray Brooks, Business Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known J.K. for years. He's a great lawyer, and a wonderful friend. I would not delay a second before I hired J.K. Ivey.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Byron Barclay, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
J.K is one of the smartest guys I know and a terrific lawyer. I enthusiastically and heartily endorse this lawyer.
Guy Haskell, Personal injury Attorney on May 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
D. Boyd, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse J.K. Ivey. J.K. is as smart as anyone I've ever met. There is no issue too difficult, no case too big and no opponent he fears. J.K. is just brilliant at what he does. He has the experience you need to win. If you have the opportunity to get J.K. on your case, do it. He's that good! I am honored to count J.K. Ivey as my friend and colleague.
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