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also known as Jim Terry, Jim Terry Jr.
I became a lawyer in 1998 and began my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in 1999 in the Habeas Corpus Division. In 2004, I left the AG's office and went into private practice. I am a founding member of Terry & Kelly, PLLC and concentrate on personal injury cases because I am sick and tired of insurance companies treating people badly and choosing profits over people.
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Practice Areas
28 years
28 years
25%-40%
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
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Posted by Christina | October 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was driving my little Prius to work one day and was hit by a Ford Expedition. The Ford won. My Prius was totaled. I did not initially reach out to an attorney. I was focused on just trying to get help with my neck and back pain and heal. It started to add up, and I wasn't getting better. A friend r...
Posted by Randal | July 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Being knocked off my motorcycle by a car who then took off, left me with back problems. I hired Jim Terry who advised me every step along the path I had to take from responce to the accident (person was caught shortly after fleeing the scene), repair of my motorcycle and through my medical care and t...
Posted by Melissa | May 23, 2015
Contacting a personal injury attorney was stepping out of my comfort zone. Yet, the very first interaction with Jim Terry put my mind mind at ease immediately. Information was presented in a clear concise manner. I can truly say the experience was fantastic and most importantly effortless. I am 100...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015
My wife and I got the help we needed from Jim after our auto accident. We were initially pressured by the insurance company to settle for their amount, but Jim stepped in and walked us through the process. Jim was very up front about everything that was happening during the course of our claim and wa...
Posted by Ben | February 27, 2015
Jim helped tremendously in my auto accident injury case. He simplified a confusing and difficult situation. I initially tried to personally confront my injury claim and ran into pitfalls with the insurance companies. Jim acted as the buffer and handled all communication between myself and the insuran...
"Jim is an excellent attorney and strong advocate for his clients. I have worked on two employment matters with Jim, and he was always professional, courteous, and fully committed to his clients. Jim is a great example of a lawyer who is assertive for his clients, but always professional and ethical. I would definitely recommend Jim Terry."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Initially, I knew Jim as opposing counsel on a case involving an insurance dispute. Throughout the course of that litigation, Jim was tough, fair and respectful and did a wonderful job representing his client. I was particularly impressed with Jim's ability to argue and discuss extremely complex legal concepts in very basic and understandable terms - a great asset for any lawyer who litigates cases in front of a jury. Most recently, I have gotten to know Jim even better as a co-worker. During that time, Jim has been a mentor to me in my practice and has taught me most of what I know about practicing plaintiff's personal injury law. Overall, Jim is as talented and hardworking of an attorney as you will ever find. He also combines his dedication and skill with a real passion for his cases and the clients that he represents. Any client would be fortunate to have Jim as their attorney."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012 - Present
Partner, Terry & Kelly, PLLC
1900 - Present
Member, Terry & Kelly, PLLC
2005 - 2011
Senior Associate, Ross Law Group
2004 - 2005
Associate, Mallios & Associates, P.C.
1999 - 2004
Attorney, Texas Attorney General's Office
2007 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
$106,667.67 - Net Recovery to Client after Attorney's Fees and Expenses
$55,000 - Net Recovery to Client after Attorney's Fees and Expenses
$331,021.90 - Client's Net Recovery after attorney's fees and expenses
$663,876.00 - Net Recovery to Client after Attorney's Fees and Expenses
$57,080.30 - Net Recovery to Client after Attorney's Fees and Expenses
1998
Juris Doctorate
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
BA
2011
Prosecutorial Misconduct
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