After obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree, with honors, from Texas Tech School of Law in 1991, Jim gained a great deal of experience practicing labor and employment law in Houston with Andrews & Kurth. He made the move to Williams Hart in 1995 and is now partner of the firm. Jim is dedicated to helping his clients get the best possible results from their cases. He has tried a wide range of personal injury law suits in Texas and Pennsylvania involving toxic torts, product liability, work-related injuries, and more. He was named a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters between the years 2004-2014 and was named 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and five daughters, golfing, and watching his Alma Matter's athletic teams.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Workers' Compensation
- Toxic Torts
- Fires and Explosions at Chemical Plants and Refineries
- Contingent Fees
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern Districts
- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Williams Kherkher
- - Current
- Labor & Employment Attorney
- Andrews Kurth LLP
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- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (1991) | Law
- Honors: Graduated with honors
- Activities: Member of Phi Delta Phi, Order of the Coif
- Texas Tech University - Texas Tech University
- B.B.A. (1984) | Finance
- Activities: Four-year varsity letterman on the football team and captain his senior year.
- Super Lawyer
- Thompson Reuters
- Super Lawyer
- Thompson Reuters
- Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment
- American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyer
- Thompson Reuters
- Super Lawyer
- Thompson Reuters
- Texas State Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Houston Bar Association
- Current
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Current
- Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law
- Texas Board Of Legal Specialization