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James W. Grau
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James W. Grau

5.0
1 review

500 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75202

Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Legal Professional Liability and 2 more

About James W. Grau

For more than 28 years Jim Grau has practiced as a trial advocate, representing large corporations and individual businesspeople in a remarkably diverse range of legal disputes. He has successfully litigated all manner of major business disputes through trial (and in arbitration), including contract claims, disputes related to real estate, insurance, banking, public works construction projects, environmental damage issues, and a large number of wrongful death lawsuits. Also to note: AV Preeminent Peer Review rating by Martindale Hubbell; Texas Super Lawyers Civil Litigation 2004 to the present; Texas Super Lawyer Business Edition 2010 to the present; Texas Bar Foundation (Life Fellow); ABOTA Sustaining Member

 

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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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James W. Grau got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Other 3
    • Trial Practice
    • Legal Professional Liability
    • Catastrophic Injury

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Grau Law Group PLLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Hartlove v. Butts Recycling, Inc., 2013 WL 3089409 (Tex.App.-Eastl
    June 13, 2013)
    In re Boothe, 395 S.W.3d 393 (Tex.App.-Dallas February 22, 2013)
    In re Chapman Hext & Co., P.C., 2012 WL 5949720 (Tex.App.-Dallas November 27, 2012)
    West-Reeves, Ltd. v. Horton, 2012 WL 851673 (Tex.App.-Waco March 14, 2012)
    Miles v. Jerry Kidd Oil Co., 2012 WL 695661 (Tex.App.-Tyler)
    Vee Bar, Ltd. v. BP Amoco Corp., 2011 WL 6282362 (Tex.App.-El Paso)
    Martin K. Eby Const. Co. v. LAN/STV, 350 S.W.3d 675 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Crithfield v. Boothe, 343 S.W.3d 274 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Vee Bar, Ltd. v. BP Amoco Corp., 2011 WL 1900512 (Tex.App.-El Paso)
    In re Crithfield, 2011 WL 908394 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Alliance Royalties, LLC v. Boothe, 329 S.W.3d 117 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Schambacher v. R.E.I. Elec., Inc., 2010 WL 3075703 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth)
    Taylor v. Acxiom Corp., 612 F.3d 325 (5th Cir.(Tex.)
    Alliance Royalties, LLC v. Boothe, 313 S.W.3d 493 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Harris Line Service Co., Inc. v. Wood County Elec. Co-op., Inc., 2009 WL 1150138 (Tex.App.-Hous. (14 Dist.)
    Richardson Ready Elec., Inc. v. LaFond, 2008 WL 788453 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Vee Bar, Ltd. v. BP Amoco Corp., 2008 WL 193320 (Tex.App.-El Paso)
    Paragon General Contractors, Inc. v. Larco Const., Inc., 227 S.W.3d 876 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Martin K. Eby Const. Co., Inc. v. LAN/STV, 205 S.W.3d 16 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Garl
    Heating
    Air Conditioning Co., Inc. v. Richardson, 2006 WL 2062965 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    S.A. Healy Co. v. Strasser, 2006 WL 172245 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    US Bank, N.A. v. Prestige Ford Garl
    Ltd. Partnership, 170 S.W.3d 272 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    GLF Const. Corp. v. LAN/STV, 414 F.3d 553 (5th Cir.(Tex.)
    In re Darling Homes, 2005 WL 1390378 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Plunkett v. Connecticut General Life Ins. Co., 2004 WL 2008265 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Romar Supply, Inc. v. Partlow, 2003 WL 21770778 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth)
    Argonaut Ins. Co. v. Baker, 87 S.W.3d 526 (Tex.)
    Winn v. Panola-Harrison Elec. Co-op., Inc., 40 F.Supp.2d 850 (E.D.Tex)
    National Convenience Stores, Inc. v. T.T. Barge Cleaning Co., 883 S.W.2d 684 (Tex.App.-Dallas)
    Robinson v. Secretary of Dept. of Health
    Human Services, 1991 WL 268650 (Cl.Ct.).
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%

    Jim Grau is a strong supporter of pro bono and other volunteer efforts. He has handled many pro bono matters including taking several through trial. He volunteers with a local DISD school to assist them in any legal needs as well as volunteering to educate students on the practice of law.

  • Additional Links
    http://www.graulawgroup.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, Texas
    1986, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    1989, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    1989, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    1990, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    1997, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    2012, New York State
    Memberships
    American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate Member)
    Executive Council Dallas ABOTA
    Dallas Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business Litigation
    Trial Practice)
    State Bar of Texas
    Bar Fellowship
    Texas Bar Foundation (Life Fellow); ABOTA Sustaining Member
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Drake University
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Ball State University
    Class of 1982
    B.S.
    Political Science
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1960
    La Porte, Indiana, January 22, 1960
    Hobbies & Interests
    Golf, tennis and vintage cars.

Contact James W. Grau

Managing Partner at Grau Law Group PLLC
5.0
1 review

500 North Akard StreetDallas, TX 75202U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:15 AM - 05:15 PM
  • Tuesday 08:15 AM - 05:15 PM
  • Wednesday 08:15 AM - 05:15 PM
  • Thursday 08:15 AM - 05:15 PM
  • Friday 08:15 AM - 05:15 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    James W. Grau was admitted in 1986 to the State of Texas.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, James W. Grau is admitted to practice in New York and Texas.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    James W. Grau is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Federal Claims, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, James W. Grau has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    James W. Grau attended Drake University.

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