
James E. Urmin, Sr.
Attorney At Law
Experienced Attorney & Legal Consultant
With a distinguished career that includes working with Fortune 100 companies and serving as an Administrative Law Judge, I bring extensive expertise in corporate governance, high-stakes litigation, e-discovery, and financial analysis—insights strengthened by my MBA and years of legal advisory experience.
Whether advocating in court, mediating disputes, conducting employment hearings, or advising on corporate transactions, my mission remains the same: to provide strategic counsel and deliver the best possible outcomes for my clients.
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As the managing attorney of a solo practice, I am committed to dedicated, results-driven legal representation, offering comprehensive legal services in:
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Employment & Labor Law – Appeals for Terminated City Employees, Workplace Policies, Compliance
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Business & Corporate Law – Contracts, Franchise & Distribution, Licensing, Intellectual Property
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Family Law & Child Custody – Divorce, Custody Disputes, Attorney Ad Litem Services
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Criminal Defense & Expungements – Record Clearing, Misdemeanor Defense
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Litigation & Case Preparation – Depositions, Summary Judgment Practice, Mediation, Trials
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E-Discovery & Civil Litigation – Digital Investigations, Contract Disputes, Document Review
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Beyond my family law practice, I also serve as a third-party EEO investigator for corporations and governmental agencies' HR and Personnel Departments. As an independent investigator, I conduct unbiased employee interviews, reducing concerns about retaliation and encouraging more candid responses. My legal expertise ensures that all findings remain protected as privileged attorney-client work product.
Practice Areas
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Business and contract law
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Labor and employment law
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Intellectual property
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Franchise and distribution
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Mediation and trials
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Civil litigation and criminal defense
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E-discovery
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Family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child custody, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and collaborative law
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Career
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PRINCIPAL - James E. Urmin, Sr., P.C.,
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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE – City of Dallas, Civil Service Dept.
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CONSULTANT– City of Arlington, Civil Service Dept.
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PROJECT ATTORNEY–Consilio Services, Inc., Special Counsel, Level 2 Review Inc.
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GENERAL COUNSEL - The Clearly Food & Beverage Co.
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ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL / VICE PRESIDENT – Keurig/Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (f/k/a Cadbury Schweppes)
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Highlights
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Law Clerk for Hon. Robert W. Porter, U.S. District Court (N.D. Texas, Dallas Division)
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In-House Attorney at Electronic Data Systems Corporation (General Counsel Office)
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Attorney at Gardere & Wynne L.L.P. (Labor & Employment)
& Godwin & Carlton, P.C. (Trial and Litigation Section).
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​Education & Professional Training
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Juris Doctorate – University of Baltimore (Associate Editor, Law Review)
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M.B.A. (Marketing & Finance) – Case Western Reserve University
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B.B.A. (Accounting) – Cleveland State University
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Certified in Texas Mediation & Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law (40-hour training)​
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Bar Admissions & Professional Memberships​
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Licensed in Texas (Active) & Maryland (Inactive)
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Admitted to U.S. District Courts (N.D. & E.D. Texas, E.D. Michigan, Maryland)
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Admitted to U.S. Courts of Appeal (5th, 6th & 11th Circuits)
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Member of:
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State Bar of Texas
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Dallas Bar Association
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American Bar Association (Solo & Small Firm Section)
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"I hired James Urmin to handle a dispute with a former employer. I was very pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Jim to anyone who needs legal counsel regarding business matters."
Richard Bertrand