$ 275-375 per hour
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James S. Bettersworth was raised in Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas Lutheran University. He later went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s Law School in 1997,a feat he was able to accomplish in just 2 ½ years.
Upon graduating from St. Mary’s he became license on June 4th, 1998. Since then, he has successfully represented clients in legal matters that pertain to a very wide range of laws. Some of these include, but are not limited to:
In addition to being licensed to practice in the state of Texas, Mr. Bettersworth is also licensed to practice in the Federal Courts of the Western District of Texas. He also holds a license that allows him to practice in the 5th Circuit Court of appeals, located in New Orleans and has had the distinct honor of arguing before a judicial panel for the court. He is also a member of the Texas Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Texas and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Bettersworth is well known throughout the legal community for his aggressive and straightforward approach. He relentlessly concentrates his efforts on achieving the best result for his clients in a timely manner.
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27 years
27 years
27 years
$ 275-375 per hour
25%-40%
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
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18 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Allie | March 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
If you're seeking a divorce attorney, I highly recommend The Bettersworth Team.
Emily, James, and everyone at The Bettersworth Law Firm were amazing to work with during my divorce. I was anxious about my situation and they helped me feel at ease throughout the entire process with their extensive knowledge and attention to detail. If you're seeking a divorce attorney, I highly r...
Posted by Ralph | August 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Great Help
I hired James to help me with my divorce. I was going through a real hard time cause of the situation that was causing my seperation. He gave me great advice and council. He responded very quickly to any issues and questions that I had and went beyond his duty as an attorney to help me. He was very h...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer
James has handled many things for me: divorce, will, prenup, lemon law, problems with a contractor. He is always professional and courteous and handles things in a timely manner. I have always been satisfied with the results I've received.
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Unwanted divorce.
I hired James Bettersworth at the advice of a trusted colleague to represent me in an unwanted divorce proceeding. James was empathetic to my situation and offered well grounded, professional advice. Even though there were many delays from the opposing side, Mr. Bettersworth’s staff kept me in the ...
Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
I will use him again for future legal problems.
I hired Mr. Bettersworth to handle my divorce case in Guadalupe County. He was very professional as well as his staff. His staff was always courteous, even when sometimes I wasn't. The only delay I really had in my divorce was getting hearing dates. His paralegal explained to me the situation wi...
"James is a compassionate, friendly and zealous lawyer who possesses great common sense. I have worked with him, both alongside and against, and found him to be civil and professional in all his work. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bettersworth is competent, professional and always courteous. He is an excellent advocate for his clients."
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2011
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1998 - Present
Owner, The Bettersworth Law Firm
2010 - Present
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1998 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
English
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