During my 43 years of trial practice, I have come to believe trials are very much like battles. A trial lawyer needs to know when to attack, who to attack, what weapons to use in the battle and when to hold your ground, and most importantly when to stop. Experience in the courtroom is the only place where these abilities are learned.
Background
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, 2009-2019.
Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360West Magazine 2018
AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell : Preeminent
Publications
Fryed Expert Witnesses: The 5th Circuit Takes Charge of Scientific Testimony, 12 Rev. Litigation 171-204 (1992)
