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Biography
James Tawney is a native of the Southwest dedicated to serving his community. He was born and raised in Arizona where he attended Northern Arizona University and graduated summa cum laude. He received his juris doctorate degree from Texas Tech University School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. As an attorney, his career is dedicated to serving people in his community who have been injured or killed, or wrongfully terminated.
Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Northern Arizona University
- B.A. (2005) | Justice Policy & Planning
- Honors: summa cum laude
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C.
- - Current
- Associate
- Scherr Legate PLLC
- -
Publications
Articles & Publications
- 5 Things To Know About The Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
- Flores Tawney & Acosta - Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- 7 Best Truck Accident Lawyers In El Paso (2023 Picks)
- Flores Tawney & Acosta - Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- Fatal Car Crash In Santa Fe County Leaves One Dead
- Flores Tawney & Acosta - Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- How To Choose The Best Rear-End Collision Lawyer Near Me
- Flores Tawney & Acosta - Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- One Dead, Two Injured After Fatal Car Crash In Luna County Involving CMV
- Flores Tawney & Acosta - Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Top 10 Attorney
- Trucking Trial Lawyers Association
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2016-2022
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Texas  # 24060970
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Committee for Pattern Jury Charges, 2014 - 2015
- State Bar of New Mexico  # 142518
- Member
- Current
- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
- Board Member
- Current
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Board of Directors, 2014 - 2015
- The American Association for Justice
- Member
- Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Mexico
- Texas
- 10th Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
- Oil Field Injuries
- Work Place Injuries
- Sexual Abuse
Languages
- English
- Spanish
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