With a practice concentrating on commercial real estate, James Griffis represents clients of all sizes in connection with commercial banking and real estate transactions, including development of real property, acquisitions and dispositions, commercial lease transactions, construction, and financing.
James also has substantial experience with corporate and business transactions and labor and employment law, which enhances the level of service he provides to clients.
James serves in several professional organizations, and is an Emeritus Board Member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County. He and his wife Lindsay live in Fort Worth with their daughter and two Labradors.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Texas
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Millsaps College
- Juris Doctor, St. Mary’s University School of Law
Additional Highlights
- Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine (2017-2026)
- Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine (2006, 2007, 2009-2011, 2013-2016, 2019-2020, 2023-2024)
- Staff Writer and Comment Editor, St. Mary’s Law Journal
- Board Member, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County (2016-2026)
- Executive Committee, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County (2019-2026)
- Emeritus Board Member, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
- Former President, Tarrant County Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section (2025-2026)
- Member, State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Labor & Employment, Corporate Counsel, and Business Law Sections
Publications and Presentations
- "Working Through Common Employment Law Issues: Employment Law 101," previously published in Parker County Today, January 2018.
- "Working Through Common Employment Law Issues (Part II)," previously published in Parker County Today, May 2018.
- "Working Through Common Employment Law Issues (Part III)," previously published in Parker County Today, August 2018.
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