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James Reed — Partner

Partner

James Reed

Medical Malpractice

James leads the firm's medical malpractice practice with two decades of trial experience and a reputation for meticulous case preparation. He built his early career defending hospitals — insight he now uses to hold negli…

James leads the firm's medical malpractice practice with two decades of trial experience and a reputation for meticulous case preparation. He built his early career defending hospitals — insight he now uses to hold negligent providers accountable.

He works closely with leading medical experts to establish the standard of care and its breach, and he is known for making complex medicine understandable to a jury. James is board-certified in personal injury trial law.

Education

  • Baylor Law School
    J.D.
    2001
  • Texas A&M University
    B.S. in Biology
    1998

Notable Matters

  • ◆ $8.9M Surgical Error Verdict — Held a surgeon and hospital accountable for a preventable injury. — 2022
  • ◆ Misdiagnosis Settlement for Delayed Cancer Care — Confidential resolution. — 2020

Certifications & Credentials

  • ✓ Board Certified — Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2009)

Publications

  • Standard of Care Disputes in Emergency Medicine — Texas Bar Journal, 2019
  • Using Medical Experts Effectively at Trial — Trial Lawyer Quarterly, 2021

Awards & Recognition

  • ★ Texas Super Lawyers — Medical Malpractice (2014–2026)
  • ★ Best Lawyers in America

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