James Dunnam
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Biography
Jim Dunnam is a Board Certified Specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Family Law. Jim was born and has spent his entire life in Waco. He graduated from Baylor University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and from Baylor Law School in 1987 with a Juris Doctor degree. Since being licensed to practice law in 1988, Jim has worked as a member of Dunnam & Dunnam, where he is a partner. Jim was named Young Lawyer of the Year by Baylor University in 2001. Among other positions, Jim has served on the Texas Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committee and the Texas Sunset Advisory Committee, during which time he oversaw the full evaluation and re-authorization of the State Bar of Texas and the State Board of Law Examiners. He has also been listed as a Texas Super Lawyer. In addition to being licensed to appear before the Texas Supreme Court and all other Texas Courts, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals (Fifth Circuit), and the U.S. District Court (Western District of Texas). Jim is a Public Policy Fellow through the University of Texas School of Law Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, a Credentialed Mediator in the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, and a member of the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association. Jim Dunnam has been certified as a specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the practice of Civil Trial Law since 1994 and Family Law since 1995. In addition to those two specialties, he engages in the practice of Appellate Law, Business Law, Commercial Law, Consumer Law, Criminal Law, General Law, and Personal Injury Law. During his 14 years as a Texas State Representative, Jim served on the House Select Committee on Judicial Interpretation of the Law and on the House committee responsible for oversight of Family Law and the Texas Family Code. Jim has received numerous awards and recognitions, including: - 2011 Star of Texas Award, Texans Uniting fo
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Intellectual Property
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Securities Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Dunnam & Dunnam LLP
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
Texas State Bar # 06258010 Member (1988 - Current)
Awards
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Special Recognition
Texas Rural Education Association 1999.0
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Distinguished Service Award
Vocational Agriculture Teacher Association 1999.0
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Texas PTA Legislative Guardian
Texas PTA 1999.0
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Excellence in Leadership Award
Texas Association of Rural Schools 1999.0
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Golden Apple Award
Texas Mid-Size School Association 1999.0
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Comer
Texas Monthly Magazine - Best Legislators Edition 1999.0
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Legislative Leadership Award
National Associations of Allstate, State Farm and United Farmers Agents 2001.0
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Friend of Education
Texas Classroom Teachers Association 2001.0
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Heart of Honor
American Heart Association 2001.0
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Statewide Texas PTA Legislator of the Year
Texas PTA 2001.0
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Star of Texas Award
Common Cause Texas 2001.0
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Honorary Life Member
Texas Association of Community Schools 1999.0
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One of the Ten Best Legislators
Texas Monthly Magazine 2001.0
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Champion for Children
Equity Center 2002.0
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Legislative Star
Texas Classroom Teachers Association 2003.0
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One of the Top Five in the House
GalleryWatch 2003.0
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One of the Ten Best Legislators
Capitol Inside Online Magazine 2003.0
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One of the Ten Best Legislators
Capitol Inside Online Magazine 2005.0
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Smart on Crime Award
Texas Criminal Justice Coalition 2007.0
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2007 Honorable Mention
Texas Monthly Magazine 2007.0
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One of the Ten Best Legislators
Capitol Inside Online Magazine 2007.0
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The Third Most Powerful Member of the Texas House
Capitol Inside Online Magazine 2009.0
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One of the Most Influential Lawmakers
Associated Press 2009.0
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One of the Top Five in the House
GalleryWatch 2001.0
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Star of Texas Award
Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom 2011.0
Education
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Baylor University Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Year: 1987
Certifications
- Civil Trial Law: Texas State Bar
Websites
http://www.dunnamlaw.com
Waco's lawyers since 1925.
4125 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710