James M. Truss

James M. Truss

also known as Marty Truss

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation, Energy & Utilities

711 Broadway, Suite 220, San Antonio, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

711 Broadway, Suite 220, San Antonio, TX, 78215

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Posted by Darrell | December 23, 2014 | Business

Fantastic trial lawyer and litigator!

Marty was my outside counsel for many lawsuits during my 6 years as in-house counsel at a large oil company, including several that went all the way through trial. Two of these were high stakes trials for the company. Marty's skill in the courtroom was amazing. He has an ability to "read the room..." and adjust his tone and tactics to fit the circumstances in which he finds himself. And just as importantly for me, the cases (both trials and settlements) ended in the results Marty predicted well in advance.

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Michael Volk

Litigation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Crosley

Energy and utilities lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marty Truss is the first lawyer I would turn to in any large oil and gas dispute.He can make complex issues seem simple to understand, he is a consensus builder, and he's just plain smart. He has the ability to resolve cases quickly because he focuses on what matters to the client. Marty is highly respected as a leader in the San Antonio legal community."

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Todd Lehn

Energy and utilities lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marty & I have worked together on numerous oil & gas litigation matters, and the guy is simply one of the best lawyers I've had the pleasure of knowing. He's brilliant, practical, easy to work with, and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. I routinely call him for professional advice and he's always willing to make himself available. Marty is the best of the best, hands down. He's the type of lawyer we all aspire to be. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who needs his services."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

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2011

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

San Antonio's Best Lawyers,

2006

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2005

San Antonio's Best Lawyers,

2005

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

1999

President's Award,

Associations

2001 - Present

William S. Sessions Chapter

Member

San Antonio Bar Foundation

Fellow

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

2006 - 2007

Litigation Section

Vice President

2004 - 2006

Litigation Section

Director

2001 - 2002

San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

President

1998 - 2003

San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

Director

Education

1996

St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2006

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute Contested Ground in Day Work Drilling Contracts: Negotiation and Litigation

2001

Intellectual Property Survey for the General Lawyer, University of Houston Law Foundation Trade Secrets Part II, Misappropriation

Languages

English

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