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Mr. James Rowland Old, Jr.

4.3
6 reviews

2615 Calder, Suite 720, Beaumont, TX 77702

Appellate Practice, Civil Appeals, Civil Litigation and 21 more

About Mr. James Rowland Old, Jr.

Mr. James Rowland Old, Jr. is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil appeals, civil litigation and 21 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years. James practices at Jay Old & Associates, PLLC in Beaumont, TX.

Mr. James Rowland Old, Jr. (Beaumont, Texas)

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Champion Badge Gold

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Mr. James Rowland Old, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Communication
4.5
Quality of Service
4.3
Responsiveness
4.3
Value for Money
4.0
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 12, 2010
Hired Attorney

Jay is an exceptional attorney and I would recommend his services to anyone.

Construction Law
Posted by anonymous
September 01, 2010
Hired Attorney

Very responsive to client questions and concerns, thorough knowledge of the law and procedure, detail oriented and very pleasant.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
September 13, 2010
Hired Attorney

Very knowledgable and direct as to pros and cons of the client's position and did not "sugar coat" the possibility of a negative outcome.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
September 13, 2010
Hired Attorney

We had to replace Jay as the primary person responsible for handling the litigation. He could not deal well with our regional counsel, and had some issues with some of the major plaintiff attorneys we had to deal with. If not for the efforts of the counsel who replaced him, we would likely have gone to another firm for representation.

Insurance
Posted by anonymous
June 20, 2014
Hired Attorney

A consummate professional. Dealt with very complex issues with great foresight and ability. Works well in teams with other lawyers and firms.

Construction Law
Posted by anonymous
October 04, 2010
Hired Attorney
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Areas of Law

  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Civil Appeals
  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Litigation: Personal Injury
  • Civil Practice 1
    • Federal Civil Practice
  • Class Actions 1
    • Class Actions Defense
  • Construction Law 2
    • Construction
    • Construction Accident
  • Legal Malpractice 1
    • Ethics-Legal Malpractice
  • General Practice
  • Health Care 1
    • Hospital Negligence
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Coverage
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Labor-Employment
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Litigation: Commercial
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Torts 1
    • Toxic Torts
  • Administrative Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Contracts
  • Other 1
    • Consumer

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Jay Old & Associates, PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, Texas
    1992, US Supreme Court
    5th Circuit Court of Appeals
    Texas Eastern District Court
    Texas Northern District Court
    Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
    Texas Western District Court
    1989, US District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    1989, US District Court, Southern District of Texas, US Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
    1993, US District Court, Western District of Texas
    Memberships
    Houston Bar Association (Member, Adopt A School Committee, 1995-1996)
    Jefferson County Bar Association (Director)
    State Bar of Texas (Vice Chair, Council of Chairs
    Construction Law Section
    Member, Sections on: Litigation
    Insurance Law
    Construction Law
    Texas Association of Defense Counsel (Past President)
    Defense Research Institute (State Representative, Texas
    American Board of Trial Advocates
    Federation of Defense Corporate Council (FDCC)
    Litigation Counsel of America.
    Bar Fellowship
    Rotary Club of Beaumont; Texas Bar Foundation (Life Fellow); College of the State Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Texas Tech University
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    magna cum laude
    Other Education
    Texas A & M University
    Class of 1985
    B.S.
    cum laude
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board Of Legal Specialization; AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell; Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly 2005-present

Mr. James Rowland Old, Jr.

Principal at Jay Old & Associates, PLLC
4.3
6 reviews

2615 Calder, Suite 720Beaumont, TX 77702U.S.A.

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