James D. Tawney

James Tawney is a native of the Southwest dedicated to serving his community. He was born and raised in Arizona where he attended Northern Arizona University and graduated summa cum laude. He received his juris doctorate degree from Texas Tech University School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. As an attorney, his career is dedicated to serving people in his community who have been injured or killed, or wrongfully terminated.

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Nursing Home Abuse

• Wrongful Death
• Trucking Accidents
• Oil Field Injuries
• Work Place Injuries
• Construction Accidents

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

New Mexico

Since 2011

Texas

Since 2010

10th Circuit

Since 2018

Partner

Flores, Tawney & Acosta P.C.

2016 - Current

Associate

Scherr Legate PLLC

2010 - 2015

Texas Tech University School of Law

J.D. (2010) | Law

2007 - 2010

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Northern Arizona University

B.A. (2005) | Justice Policy and Planning

2005

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Top 40 Under 40

The National Trial Lawyers

2019

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40

The National Trial Lawyers

2018

40 Under Forty

Albuquerque Business First

2018

State Bar of Texas  # 24060970

Member

Current

State Bar of New Mexico  # 142518

Member

Current

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

Board Member

Current

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

The American Association for Justice

Member

Current

Calling All Criminals, Our State Will Protect Your Crack House: Homestead Protection's Application To Forfeiture Resulting From Criminal Conduct

Estate Planning and Community Property Law Journal

2009