Mr. Bruce L. James

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Mr. Bruce L. James: Attorney with Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Bruce L. James has over 43 years’ experience as lead trial and appellate counsel in complex litigation and arbitration matters. He’s represented clients all across Texas, but he started his career in labor and employment law in Houston. There, he represented management in disputes involving a wide range of union and employment disputes as well as companies charged with violations of OSHA. Bruce has represented clients in administrative matters before the NLRB, OSHA, EEOC and TCHR.

An accomplished aviator, Bruce is also heavily involved in commercial litigation matters for companies in the aviation industry. While in Corpus Christi, he represented members of the petro chemical industry in toxic exposure cases, anti-trust claims as well as ad valorem tax evaluation matters in both state and federal courts.

Awards & Recognitions

Named Top Attorney in Civil Law by Fort Worth Magazine, 2009-2024.

Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present

AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell: Preeminent

Publications

Fryed Expert Witnesses: The 5th Circuit Takes Charge of Scientific Testimony, 12 Rev. Litigation 171-204 (1992)

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Anti-Trust Law
  • Aviation Law
  • Contract Negotiating and Drafting
  • Estate Planning/Probate/Trusts
  • Labor & Employment
  • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Texas, B.S., 1969
Law School Attended:
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1971
Year of First Admission:
1971
Admission:
1971, Texas Bar; US District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas; US Court of Claims; US Supreme Court; US Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
Memberships:

Associations & Memberships

Tarrant County Bar Association

Languages:
Spanish
Reported Cases:
Reported Opinions: In re Peacock, 421 S.W.3d 913 (Tex. App.-Tyler 2014, orig. proceeding)
ISLN:
906205776

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