Experience

The James Firm, PLLC

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  I am an experienced business lawyer who often litigates complex commercial disputes and negotiates commercial transactions on behalf of her clients. I represent clients in all industries, but have significant experience in oil and gas, representing oilfield service companies, mineral owners, surface owners, and banks in Midland, Odessa and Fort Worth, Texas. As both counselor and advisor, I focus on solving problems and creating value for my clients. As a result, I am often called upon to assist clients in the management of their day to day business affairs, including addressing employment issues, drafting and reviewing contracts, navigating State and Federal regulatory matters, resolving tax issues and disputes, and advising on corporate formations and governance. My complex commercial litigation experience includes appearances in more than 20 State and Federal District Courts in Texas. My litigation strategy is focused and pragmatic, always working to find the best business solution for the client. Show less



Texas Christian University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Neely School of Business, Business Law Neely School of Business, Business Law


Underwood Law Firm
• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Shareholder

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018


McCathern, PLLC

• United States
• Legal Services

• Partner

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Business lawyer representing oil and gas companies, oilfield service companies, mineral owners, and surface owners in the Permian Basin and throughout Texas. Business lawyer representing oil and gas companies, oilfield service companies, mineral owners, and surface owners in the Permian Basin and throughout Texas.



Atkins, Hollmann, Jones, Peacock, Lewis & Lyon

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shareholder

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2017

  Business lawyer representing oil and gas companies, oilfield service companies, mineral owners, surface owners, and banks in commercial disputes and transactions in the Permian Basin.

• Associate

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

  Commercial Litigation


Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA)
• Director, District 17

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015


Sprott, Rigby, Newsom, Robbins, Lunceford & Bell

• Associate

  • Jul 2009 - Feb 2011

  Insurance Defense and Toxic Tort Defense Insurance Defense and Toxic Tort Defense


Texas Tech University, Center for Biodefense, Law and Public Policy
• Acting Assistant Director

  • Oct 2006 - May 2008

Texas General Land Office
• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Law Clerk

  • May 2007 - Jul 2007

National Plastics Center
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• National Outreach Educator

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

Sylvan
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Operations Director

  • Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

United States Golf Association
• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee
• PJ Boatright Intern

  • Feb 2002 - Jan 2003

American Junior Golf Association
• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Tournament Assistant/Intern

  • 2000 - 2001