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James Monroe Scurlock

also known as James M Scurlock, James Scurlock
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About James

My areas of practices are listed above.  I provide representation for both plaintiffs and defendants in all such actions.  My focus is on helping people in difficult situations and trying to find a way to resolve issues before the become legal problems when possible.  As such, I never charge for my first consultation with a client becaus it isn't fair for me to charge you if I don't even know if I can help you yet. 

I practice in all the state and federal courts of Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee.  I specifically practice in the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas, the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, and the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee.  In addition, I practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eighth Circuits.  I have also been associated to practice in the federal courts of Mississippi.  During the course of my working life, I have negotiated more than $250 million in contracted business by building partnerships that have benefited my employers as well as my clients producing positive results from these partnerships in a time when opportunities for such success were limited.  I communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and other interested parties. 

Specifically in my legal practice, I have been responsible for millions of dollars in settlements and avoided legal costs for my clients.  I have extensive involvement in litigation dating back more than nine years and, as a law student, had the privilege of arguing before the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals.

I know how to get business done and bring that ability to every case I work.

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Practice areas

OtherReal estateCorporate and incorporationEmployment and laborContracts and agreements
  1. Contracts and agreements: 30%

    11 years

  2. Employment and labor: 20%

    11 years, 200 cases

  3. Corporate and incorporation: 15%

    11 years

  4. Real estate: 10%

    9 years

  1. Discrimination: 10%

    11 years, 170 cases

  2. Insurance: 5%

    8 years

  3. Sexual harassment: 5%

    11 years

  4. Administrative law: 5%

    11 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

DebnamRust, PC

3800 North Lamar
Suite 200
Austin, TX, 78756

DebnamRust, PC

1680 Hero Way
Leander, TX, 78641

DebnamRust, PC

100 N. Central Expressway
Suite 613
Richardson, TX, 75080

Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC

Centre Place Building, 1st Floor
212 Center Street
Little Rock, AR, 72201

DebnamRust, PC

3333 Lee Parkway
Ste 600
Dallas, TX, 75219

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 201911/24/2021
ARActive201211/07/2021
TNActive201211/26/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top Lawyer in ArkansasArkansas Life Magazine2018
Achieving Excellence Platinum Level AwardAmerican Inns of Court2017
Labor and Employment Law SpotlightAmerican Bar Association2016
Best Lawyers in Little Rock - Labor & Employment LawSoirée Magazine2015
Best Lawyers in Little Rock - Labor & Employment LawSoirée Magazine2014
Faculty Spotlight HonoreeUniversity of Phoenix2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Of CounselDebnamRust, PC2019 - Present
Associate - Litigation Head for Discrimination and Labor LawWallace, Martin, Duke & Russell2014 - Present
Associate Attorney (Previously Rule XV Attorney)Sutter & Gillham, PLLC2011 - 2014
Law ClerkGill Ragon Owen2010 - 2010
Law ClerkHarrill & Sutter, PLLC2009 - 2010
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Memphis Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
American Inns of Court ChapterMember2011 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
Pulaski County Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
American Inns of CourtCo-Chair of Mentoring Taskforce Team2018 - 2019
American Inns of Court ChapterPresident2016 - 2017
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember of the Continuing Legal Education Committee2015 - 2016
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember of the Committee on Diversity2015 - 2017
American Inns of Court ChapterPresident-Elect2015 - 2016
American Inns of CourtExecutive Committee Member2014 - 2018
American Inns of CourtHead of CLE Programs2013 - 2018
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Arkansas Real Estate ReviewAppeals: Brasfield v. Murray2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2011
University of PhoenixMBA - Master of Business Administration2004
Wabash CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
UALR Bowen School of Law1983 Qualified and Absolute Immunities2017
Judge William R. Overton American Inn of CourtEthically Letting Go: Terminating Attorney-Client Relationships2016
Judge William R. Overton American Inn of CourtThe Ethics and Legal Requirements of Representing People with Disabilities2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Karlson v. Action Process, et. al.Defendant won both at trial and on appeal
Epps v. Fred's Stores
Holdcraft v. Home Depot

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Very Helpful, Knowledgable, Professional and Kind.

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James was delightfully patient and kind, very informative and professional, honest and clear with his advisement. Though it turned out we did not need to retain his services at this time, I would not hesitate to hire him in the future.
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Help

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I am so impressed with this man, took time out of his day to really give me his opinion and great advice on my my question as to if I actually had a good case. I would recommend this man to all. Thank you James
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Sometimes the truth hurts...

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Went into my payment dispute thinking there was no other way than file a lawsuit to get the payment I invoiced. After speaking with Mr. Scurlock and realizing that the costs associated with filing this lawsuit would be much greater than just claiming it as a holdover agreement I decided to take his advice and reinvoice. If the former employer still refuses to pay, Mr. Scurlock will be my go to in resolving that issue.
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Competent and Trustworthy

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Finding Mr. Scurlock through an internet search engine makes it even more incredible how talented he is as a contract lawyer. I have had lawyers who seem to want to push me to do things for more billable hours. I have had lawyers who as much as they want to help me, just don't have the skills and knowledge to effectively do this. Mr. Scurlock has an exceptional ability to interpret contracts and make wise predictions about possible and probable outcomes of different actions. I highly recommend him.
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Great lawyer

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Best choice I ever made. He lead me and i trusted everything he said. Fantastic lawyer. I would recommend him for anyone. He truly cared about what happened to me. Thank you for all you do.

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Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer James Charles Shields

James Shields, Unknown Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.

Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer James Charles Shields

James Shields, Unknown Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.

Lawyer John Greel Ralls Jr.

John Ralls, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
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I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

Hovanes Margarian, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
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Lauren Ballard, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 24, 2014
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I am pleased to endorse James as a hardworking and ethical civil litigation attorney. James is a strong advocate for his clients while providing them effective representation.

Lawyer Jose Manuel Alfaro

Jose Alfaro, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Scurlock is one of the leading Employment and Discrimination Law attorneys in Arkansas in both Federal and State courts. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Scurlock.

Lawyer Seth Layton Bowman

Seth Bowman, Civil rights Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
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I've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Scurlock for several years. He simply does not take the easy way out. I don't know too many folks like that. His practice seems to be totally focused on the underdog. The bottom line is, I trust Mr. Scurlock and his judgment.

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