James Michael Clay

James Michael Clay

4.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

401 E. Sonterra, #300, San Antonio, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 34 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1991

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

The Law Office of J. Michael Clay

401 E. Sonterra, #300, San Antonio, TX, 78258

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James Michael Clay's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody

Posted by Mike | April 15, 2014 | Child Custody

A knowledgeable and aggressive attorney who bills incredibly fairly..

Mr. Clay represented me exceptionally well over a 14 month custody modification process. I was pursuing custody modification on behalf of my 15 year old son against two women (my ex-wife and her attorney) who were absolutely unreasonable. We immediately won temporary orders after a failed attempt at ...mediation. This process was filled with challenges including my moving outside of the County, discovery, a Jury request, continuance of the jury trial and finally a successful final trial. Unfortunately, I have had the opportunity to work with multiple family lawyers in San Antonio over the last 14 years.. However, I was fortunate to find Mr. Clay and although I hope to never need a family law attorney again, if I do Michael will be my first and only call.. I will also say that after my experience with other attorneys over the years, Mr. Clay is the only one who billed me in a way that I felt was a more than fair manner.. Never once was I "nickle and dimed" and for that I'm very appreciative.

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James Michael Clay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Freddy Ruiz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a superb lawyer and he is a highly ethical lawyer. I am pleased to give him my highest endorsement."

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Christina Molitor-Monrea

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Pederson

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"J. Michael Clay has been my opposing counsel on at least one family law matter. He always represented his client aggressively and with a high degree of knowledge and competence. Mr. Clay is a very reputable and experienced attorney with the highest level of ethics and professionalism. I am proud, therefore, to endorse J. Michael Clay without any hesitation."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Law Office of J. Michael Clay

Associations

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1991 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Texas System, El Paso

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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