Stouffer Jr., James G.
E-mail: jstouffer@raylaw.com
Phone: (817) 333-2824 | C: (817) 832-7696
Office Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Mr. Stouffer's career is marked by a series of strategic moves that reflect his commitment to his profession and community. In 1984, he began his career as a personal injury and commercial litigator at a Victoria, Texas law firm, where he eventually became a partner. After six years, he returned to his hometown of Fort Worth, continuing his practice there for nearly two decades.
In 2008, Mr. Stouffer expanded his professional horizons by moving to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he served as Of Counsel to the law firm Kutak Rock, L.L.P. Three years later, he returned to Fort Worth, joining RVMJ in July 2011. Throughout his career, Mr. Stouffer has demonstrated a dedication to his craft, a willingness to adapt to new opportunities, and a strong connection to his community.
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- AV Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Texas Super Lawyer
- Mid-South (Arkansas) Super Lawyer
- Shareholder
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
Curriculum Vitae
Areas of Practice
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1978
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Houston Law Center, 1984
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Houston Law Center, 1984
Professional Experience
In 2008, Mr. Stouffer expanded his professional horizons by moving to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he served as Of Counsel to the law firm Kutak Rock, L.L.P. Three years later, he returned to Fort Worth, joining RVMJ in July 2011. Throughout his career, Mr. Stouffer has demonstrated a dedication to his craft, a willingness to adapt to new opportunities, and a strong connection to his community.
Professional Memberships and Activities
State Bar of Texas, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Arkansas Bar Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Tarrant County Bar Association.
Court Admissions
- Texas, 1984; Arkansas 2008
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1985
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2007
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2011
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1987
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1985
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2007
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2011
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1987
Professional Reference
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Directory of Board Certified Attorneys, West Legal Directory
Personal
Born in Fort Worth, Texas
Active at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (ACNA), Fort Worth.
Active at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (ACNA), Fort Worth.
- Product Liability
- Pharmaceutical Malpractice
- Professional Malpractice
- Transportation
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law and Negligence
- Toxic Torts and Environmental Law
- General Civil Trial
- Premises Liability
- Civil Litigation Defense
- Medical Malpractice