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James D. Tawney

James D. Tawney

Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C.
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse
  • New Mexico, Texas
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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
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Northern Arizona University
B.A. (2005) | Justice Policy & Planning
Honors: summa cum laude
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Professional Experience
Partner
Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C.
- Current
Associate
Scherr Legate PLLC
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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
Recovering From Whiplash: The Untold Physical Implications
Flores Tawney & Acosta - Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
Calling All Criminals, Our State Will Protect Your Crack House: Homestead Protection's Application To Forfeiture Resulting From Criminal Conduct
Estate Planning and Community Property Law Journal
Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Clients' Choice Award
Avvo
Top 10 Attorney
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2016-2022
Rising Star Award
Texas Tech Alumni Association
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
2018
40 Under 40
Albuquerque Business First
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Best Law Firm
El Paso Times Best of the Border
Bronze Award
Best of the City El Paso Magazine
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas  # 24060970
Member
Current
Activities: Committee for Pattern Jury Charges, 2014 - 2015
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State Bar of New Mexico  # 142518
Member
Current
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New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
Board Member
Current
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
Activities: Board of Directors, 2014 - 2015
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The American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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El Paso Bar Association
Member
Current
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New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association
Member
Current
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El Paso County Trial Lawyer Association
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Mexico
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Texas
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10th Circuit
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United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
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United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
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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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Tawney|Acosta|Chaparro - Truck Crash & Injury Attorneys
Blog
Tawney|Acosta|Chaparro - Truck Crash & Injury Attorneys Blog
Contact & Map
Flores, Tawney & Acosta P.C.
Las Cruces Office
1485 N. Main St., Suite B
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Telephone: (575) 222-1000
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Flores, Tawney & Acosta P.C.
El Paso Office
7016 Orizaba Ave.
El Paso, TX 79912
Telephone: (915) 308-1000
Fax: (915) 300-0283
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Flores, Tawney & Acosta P.C.
Carlsbad Office
102 W. Hagerman St., Suite D
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Telephone: (575) 222-1000
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Flores, Tawney & Acosta P.C.
Albuquerque Office
1121 4th Street NW, Suite 1-C
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Telephone: (505) 300-1000
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours