$ 450-450 per hour
James Monroe Scurlock
also known as James M Scurlock, James Scurlock
About James
Biography
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 because 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, Southern, 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, Sixth, and Eighth Circuits. During the course of my working life, I have negotiated millions of dolars in settlements and other contracted business by finding ways to resolve difficult cases without the need for unnecessary litigation.
My clients are always my top priority in every representation. I know how to get business done and bring that ability to every case I work.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
40%
16 years | 350 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
40%
16 years | 200 cases
Mediation
20%
15 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 6 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arkansas for 14 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 14 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC
3800 North Lamar, Suite 200, Austin, TX, 78756
Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC
Centre Place Building, 1st Floor, 212 Center Street, Little Rock, AR, 72201
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James Monroe Scurlock's Reviews
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23 Client Reviews
James Monroe Scurlock's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal 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."
"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Valerie Goudie
Civil rights lawyer
Dale Duke
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Andrew Russell
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Misty Borkowski
Immigration lawyer
John Ralls
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Joel Cohen
Employment and labor lawyer
Lauren Ballard
Family lawyer
Seth Bowman
Criminal defense lawyer
Matthew Krell
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Top Lawyer in Arkansas, Arkansas Life Magazine
2017
Achieving Excellence Platinum Level Award, American Inns of Court
2016
Labor and Employment Law Spotlight, American Bar Association
2015
Best Lawyers in Little Rock - Labor & Employment Law, Soirée Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers in Little Rock - Labor & Employment Law, Soirée Magazine
2013
Faculty Spotlight Honoree, University of Phoenix
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Managing Attorney of Texas Operations, Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC
2014 - Present
Head of Federal Litigation Team, Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC
2019 - 2022
Of Counsel, DebnamRust, PC
2011 - 2014
Associate Attorney (Previously Rule XV Attorney), Sutter & Gillham, PLLC
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Gill Ragon Owen
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Harrill & Sutter, PLLC
Associations
2008 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Pulaski County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
American Inns of CourtCo-Chair of Mentoring Taskforce Team
2016 - 2017
American Inns of Court ChapterPresident
2015 - 2016
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember of the Continuing Legal Education Committee
2015 - 2017
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember of the Committee on Diversity
2015 - 2016
American Inns of Court ChapterPresident-Elect
2014 - 2018
American Inns of CourtExecutive Committee Member
2013 - 2018
American Inns of CourtHead of CLE Programs
2012 - 2019
Memphis Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2025
American Inns of Court ChapterMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United States Department to Labor v. Ozark Adult Health Care
The DOL determined that no action should be taken based on evidence provided
Karlson v. Action Process, et. al.
Defendant won both at trial in the Eastern District of Arkansas and on appeal before the Eighth Circuit
Holdcraft v. Home Depot
Epps v. Fred's Stores
Education
2011
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Phoenix
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1997
Wabash College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
American Inns of Court chapter
Ethical Legal Issue Portrayed in Hollywood
2022
Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
Leadership in the Law
2022
Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
Changing Landscape of Criminal Justice, Bail, and Bonds
2021
Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
The Conflicts Presentation
2020
Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
Sports Law in Texas and Nationally
2019
Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
Hot Legal Topics
2019
Dallas Bar Association
Employment Laws Supreme Court Review
2017
UALR Bowen School of Law
1983 Qualified and Absolute Immunities
2016
Judge William R. Overton American Inn of Court
Ethically Letting Go: Terminating Attorney-Client Relationships
2015
Judge William R. Overton American Inn of Court
The Ethics and Legal Requirements of Representing People with Disabilities
Publications
2010
Arkansas Real Estate Review
Appeals: Brasfield v. Murray
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Do you handle false arrest and malicious prosecution cases involving personal injury and emotional distress from false claims?
04 Jun 2025
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What Texas statute authorizes the following verbiage to appear on a judgment?
05 Jun 2025
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Can I go after Facebook for wrongful termination of my account?
05 Jun 2025