James H. Chesnutt II

Of Counsel

jhc@obt.com

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Education:

• University of Texas School of Law, JD, Cum Laude, 1971
• Princeton University, AB, Physics, 1964

Admissions:

• Texas
• 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
• 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Courts:
  • E.D. Tex.
  • S.D. Tex.

 

I have been of counsel to the firm since 2005. I joined the firm in 1973, and was a partner in the firm from 1979 through 2004. My current of counsel practice focuses on civil litigation and construction matters. Earlier, I primarily had a broad based litigation practice that included these matters generally and also specifically included commercial, environmental, insurance, toxic tort and personal injury litigation matters.

Distinctions and Honors:

• Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Professional Activities:

• State Bar of Texas – Antitrust & Business Litigation, Appellate, Computer & Technology, Construction Law, Family Law, Insurance Law, and Litigation sections
• Jefferson County Bar Association
• Texas Association of Defense Counsel
• Defense Research Institute

Practice Areas:

• Civil Litigation
• Construction
• Insurance