James R. Dennis El Paso, Texas
| phone | 915-545-4900 |
| fax | 915-545-4911 |
Born and educated in West Texas, James Dennis has practiced in the area of trial and appellate litigation throughout Texas since 1985. His practice involves a variety of trial and appellate issues, including: product liability; construction litigation; insurance litigation; deceptive trade practices; personal injury; and commercial disputes. While in law school, Mr. Dennis was named a member of Phi Delta Phi and to the Order of Barristers. Along with his partner, Jeff Alley, he won the ABA National Moot Court championship and was named outstanding oralist in the State Moot Court Competition. After leaving Texas Tech, Mr. Dennis continued to work in advocacy and became the coach of the Cathedral High School Mock Trial Team for several years. Mr. Dennis concentrates on complex litigation and has frequently spoken on issues arising from this litigation. His practice encompasses a wide variety of claims and clients, including national, regional, and local concerns.
- Areas of Practice:
- Appellate Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- General Liability and Insurance Litigation
- Products Liability Litigation
- Education:
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas, 1985
- University of Texas,
1981
B.A.
Honors: with honors - Odessa College
- Published Works:
- City of El Paso v. Soule, 6 F. Supp. 2d 616 (W.D. Tex.), 1998
- Cooper Tire v. Mendez, 49 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 751, 2006
- First American Title Company v. Prata, 783 S.W.2d 697 (Tex. AppEl Paso 1989, writ denied)
- Representative Cases:
- Lockheed Martin Corporation, ( )
- Republic Insurance Group, ( )
- CNA Corporation, ( )
- Media Professional Insurance, ( )
- UTI Corporation, ( )
- Southwestern Bell, ( )
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Advanced Issues in Premises Liability (Advanced Personal Injury Seminar), 2004
- The Challenge of the Daubert Hearing (TADC Seminar), 2006
- Construction Liability (Loriman Business Enterprises), 2002
- Daubert and Its Progeny (TADC Seminar; TADC Medical Malpractice, 2002
- Defamation & Related Torts in the Employment Context (1999 El Paso Claims Association; 1999 TADC Seminar; 2005 TADC Spring Seminar)
- The Paperless Office (TADC Office Practice Management Seminar), 2005
- Recent Developments in the Texas Deceptive Trade Practice Action (El Paso, 2001
- Tire Litigation in Texas: Notes From the Vortex (TADC Summer Seminar), 2001
- Honors and Awards:
- Phi Delta Phi
- Order of the Barristers
- National Championship ABA Appellate Advocasy Competition
- Recipient Outstanding Oralist State Moot Court Competition
- Speaker, Advanced Personal Injury Course (State Bar of Texas)
- Instructor, TADC Trial Academy
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel ("TADC"), 2004 - 2005
- Vice President (Programs)
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel ("TADC"), 2005 - Present
- Vice President (Legislative)
- State Bar of Texas
- San Antonio Bar Association
- El Paso Bar Association
- Member, Board of Directors
- El Paso Young Lawyers Association
- Past President
- American Bar Association
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Pro Bono Counsel, Children's Justice Center
- Mock Trial Coach, Cathedral High School
- Active Member, St. Luke's Episcopal Church








