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Mr. James Howard Stilwell

Mr. James Howard Stilwell

3.3
2 reviews

128 Vision Park Blvd., Suite 140, Shenandoah, TX 77384

Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate/Disputes, Business Formation and 6 more

About Mr. James Howard Stilwell

Mr. James Howard Stilwell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills and trusts, probate/disputes, business formation and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years. James practices at Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis LLP in Shenandoah, TX.

Mr. James Howard Stilwell (Shenandoah, Texas)

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 19, 2012
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James and his team are wonderful! My wife and I were purchasing a home and the seller had a complicated Life Estate/Deed that involved 4 step-children. James helped to communicate with the children and make sure that all parties were on-board for a smooth closing.

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Posted by Greg
January 23, 2026
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Mr Stilwell's bookkeeper doesn't not have access to, or does not use, phone or time logs in billing. Mt Stilwell explained in an email, "We do not create or have phone logs -- meaning I cannot provide you with a saved list from our phone system of calls made or calls received on 12/1 or 12/2. That is not essential for our practice or for our time-keeping software." This was in regards to a phone call Mr Stilwell billed 1.1 hours for. The other prty to the phone call said the call lasted 19 minutes. Mr Stilwell also billed 0,3 hours (18 minutes) for leaving a phone message. The State Bar is reviewing Mr Stilwell's billing practices.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Formation
  • Real Estate
  • Litigation
  • Eminent Domain
  • Other 5
    • Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
    • Probate/Disputes
    • Business Transactions and Documents
    • Trials, Mediation and Arbitration
    • Employment Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Texas
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
    Memberships
    Woodlands Bar Association (Director and Vice President, 2009-2011, Estate and Trusts Section)
    State Bar of Texas.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The University of Texas Law School
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Constitutional Law Precept; Articles Editor, The Review of Litigation
    Other Education
    Baylor University
    Class of 1992
    B.A.
    Political Science and Economics; Top Political Science Graduate, 1992; Baylor Honor Council; Presidential Scholarship; 1988 National Youth of the Year; Lyndon Baines Johnson Intern to Congressman Bill Archer

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