James M Terry Jr.

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James M Terry Jr.

also known as Jim Terry, Jim Terry Jr.

4.7
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 27 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Litigation, Unknown

1002 Rio Grande, Austin, TX

About James

Biography

Life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 33%

28 years

33%
Litigation 33%

33%
Personal Injury 33%

28 years

33%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Terry & Kelly, PLLC

1002 Rio Grande, Austin, TX, 78701

tkinjurylawyers.com

Online Presence

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James M Terry Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Christina | October 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

This is the attorney you want on your side.

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...ecommended Jim Terry, so I reached out to him for help. Having Jim in your corner makes the stress go away. He listens carefully to your concerns, identifies your needs, and educates you on options you had no clue were available to you. He took fantastic care of me so I could just focus on getting better. He is super smart but has a genuine heart, a perfect combination if you want someone who knows what they're doing but is authentic in caring for you and your family throughout the process.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2015 | Car Accidents

Great help after our auto accident

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...s willing to go into as much detail as necessary to explain what he was doing and what the law said as well. He was also able to negotiate with the insurance company. All of our medical expenses were covered in the end and we didn't need to pay anything out of pocket, which was my goal from the start. In my experience with Jim, it is evident that he knows the law and knows how to fight for clients against the insurance companies. Jim did everything on our behalf and we were very pleased with the outcome.

Posted by Hannah | April 29, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

James Terry was Excellent!

Jim always explained everything to me before he made a move on my settlement. He was knowledgeable and honest about how long everything would take. I felt comfortable asking him questions and never felt like he was taking advantage of my situation. He is a great lawyer and I would refer him to any...one!

Posted by Diana | May 02, 2011 | Personal Injury

Personal Injury Case

I learned about the Ross Law Group through Google. I was in an auto pedestrian accident while walking downtown Austin. Luckily, I found the best personal injury attorneys in town. The Ross Law Group is experienced, knowledgeable, responsive and they fought hard for my case and never gave up. ...I want to express my thanks to Attorney Mr. James Terry and the legal assistants (Erica Tovar & Veronica Mosqueda) for their representation, guidance and assistance settling my case. The insurance company was difficult, however Mr. Terry was able to get full policy limits available. The staff always kept me up to date and never left me in the dark. My case was settled within a satisfactory time frame and I got fully compensated for my injuries. I would highly recommend Ross Law Group to someone who needs an attorney that you can depend on.

James Terry

Replied last April 09, 2012

Thanks Diana! You were a pleasure to work with. I no longer work at Ross Law Group. I've started my own firm -- Terry, Simon & Kelly, PLLC.

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James M Terry Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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George Ward

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Trenton Kelly

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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George Ward

Employment and labor lawyer

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Joshua Saegert

Criminal defense lawyer

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Trenton Kelly

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

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

Associations

2007 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Drunk Driver

$106,667.67 - Net Recovery to Client after Attorney's Fees and Expenses

Rear End Collision

$55,000 - Net Recovery to Client after Attorney's Fees and Expenses

Head On Collision

$331,021.90 - Client's Net Recovery after attorney's fees and expenses

Tow Truck Collision

$663,876.00 - Net Recovery to Client after Attorney's Fees and Expenses

T-Bone Collision

$57,080.30 - Net Recovery to Client after Attorney's Fees and Expenses

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Education

1998

St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1995

St Edward's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1992

St. Edward's University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2011

Prosecutor's on Trial

Prosecutorial Misconduct

N/A

Build Expo

How to avoid being sued

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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