Biography

James represents businesses in complex litigation and arbitration matters. He is known to his clients for his ability to handle every aspect of a case. Both as lead counsel and in key roles on multi-member trial teams, James has successfully represented clients through every stage of litigation, from pre-suit negotiations through jury verdicts and final appeals. James has represented clients across a broad range of industries and has extensive experience in construction, midstream, and petrochemical disputes. James's combination of courtroom skill and the ability to master the facts of a complex case has allowed him to consistently achieve great results for his clients. 

An honors graduate of Harvard Law School and The University of Texas at Austin, James served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edith Brown Clement of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit before beginning his career as a trial lawyer. 

Prior to joining Hogan Thompson Schuelke, James was a partner at Reynolds Frizzell LLP. 

Education

• Harvard Law School

  • J.D., cum laude

  • Articles Editor, Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy

• The University of Texas at Austin

  • B.A., Philosophy, Phi Beta Kappa

Judicial Clerkships

• Law Clerk, Hon. Edith Brown Clement, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Honors & Awards

• 40 & Under Hotlist, Benchmark Litigation (Since 2019)

• Future Star, Benchmark Litigation (Since 2021)

• Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (Since 2023)

Previous Affiliations

• Vinson & Elkins LLP

• Reynolds Frizzell LLP

Admissions

• Texas

• West Virginia