James M. McGraw

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Of Counsel
1300 Post Oak Blvd.
Suite 2000
Houston, TX 77056
T: 713.986.7000
F: 713.986.7100

As a veteran trial attorney, Jim has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in the trial and appeal of complex civil business cases in state and federal courts. He has significant experience successfully prosecuting and defending anti-trust actions and breach of contract claims as well as business tort, personal injury and insurance cases including the defense of clients in actions caused by oil spills and pipeline ruptures.

Beyond the work Jim does for his clients, he plays a significant role and advisor within the firm.  Jim was one of the founders of Gray Reed & McGraw and he has worked to help create the firm that exists today. Amongst his fellow partners, he has earned the title “the professor” as numerous attorneys across the firm go to him for his thoughts and advice on legal matters due to his excellent research skills and his complex and creative solutions on legal issues.  

Education

  • University of Houston Law Center, Adjunct Professor; Executive Editor, Houston Law Review (1980)
  • J.D., summa cum laude, University of Houston Law Center (1979)
  • B.A., The University of Texas at Austin (1972)

Bar Admission

  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • United States Court of Claims
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Western District of Texas

Assistant

Jackie Kish
D: 713.730.5111
jkish@grayreed.com

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