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Germer PLLCSenior Trial Counsel
James A. Tatem III
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James A. Tatem III

4.5
2 reviews

2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 2900, Houston, TX 77019

Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Class and Collective Actions and 13 more

About James A. Tatem III

James A. Tatem is a graduate of the University of Texas where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1989. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law in 1992. Tatem James A. is admitted to practice before Texas state courts and the United States District Court for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas. Jim has served as a first-chair trial lawyer in a variety of personal injury and property damage cases as well commercial cases.

Jim has extensive experience in products liability, premises liability, toxic torts, superfund and environmental litigation, construction litigation, real estate, civil litigation, class and collective actions, commercial litigation, insurance law, mediation/arbitration, and personal injury defense .

Professional Background

•Joined Germer in 2002

Professional Certifications

•Texas Association of Defense Council
•Houston Bar Association

Interests

•Coaching Youth Sports
•Hunting
•Fishing
•Golf

 

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Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Real Estate
  • Torts
  • Other 7
    • Class and Collective Actions
    • Employment Law
    • Insurance Law
    • Mediation / Arbitration
    • Personal Injury Defense
    • Toxic Torts / Chemical Exposure
    • Transportation and Trucking Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Trial Counsel
    Firm Name
    Germer PLLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Experience: Cause No. 2014-21320
    Charlie Thomas Ford d/ba/ AutoNation v. Michael Cooper
    Pannell Industries
    In the 125th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. Obtained defense verdict for Cooper
    Pannell Industries: April 2016
    Cause No. 2014-63815
    Dwayne Chapman
    Dawn Chapman vs. State Farm Lloyds, Bruce J. White
    John Hogan
    In the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. Co-counsel with Rett Holiday. Obtained defense verdict for State Farm. Other defendants dismissed prior to trial. June 2016
    Cause No. 2014-60473
    Martha Toloudis vs State Farm Lloyds
    Dewella A. Lee
    in the 189th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. Co-counsel with Rett Holiday. Obtained defense verdict for State Farm. Other defendant dismissed prior to trial. September 2016

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Texas
    Texas State Courts
    United States District Court for the Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas
    Memberships
    State Bar of Texas
    Texas Association of Defense Counsel.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    South Texas College of Law
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Texas
    Class of 1989
    B.B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1966
    Dallas, Texas, April 17, 1966

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Senior Trial Counsel at Germer PLLC
4.5
2 reviews

2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 2900Houston, TX 77019U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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