James D. Tawney
Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C.
- Biography
James Tawney is a native of the Southwest dedicated to serving his community. He was born and raised in Arizona where he attended Northern Arizona University and graduated summa cum laude. He received his juris doctorate degree from Texas Tech University School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. As an attorney, his career is dedicated to serving people in his community who have been injured or killed, or wrongfully terminated.
- Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Mexico
- Since 2011
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- Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Professional Experience
- Partner
- Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C.
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2016 –
Current
- Associate
- Scherr Legate PLLC
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2010 –
2015
- Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- Northern Arizona University
- B.A. (2005) | Justice Policy & Planning
- Honors: summa cum laude
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- Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2023
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2023
- Clients’ Choice Award
- Avvo
- 2023
- Top 10 Attorney
- Trucking Trial Lawyers Association
- 2023
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2022
- 2016-2022
- Rising Star Award
- Texas Tech Alumni Association
- 2022
- Top 40 Under 40
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2019
- 2018
- 40 Under 40
- Albuquerque Business First
- 2018
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Best Law Firm
- El Paso Times Best of the Border
- Bronze Award
- Best of the City El Paso Magazine
- Professional Associations
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State Bar of Texas
 # 24060970
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Committee for Pattern Jury Charges, 2014 – 2015
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State Bar of New Mexico
 # 142518
- Member
- Current
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- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
- Board Member
- Current
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- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Board of Directors, 2014 – 2015
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- The American Association for Justice
- Member
- Current
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- El Paso Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- El Paso County Trial Lawyer Association
- Member
- Current
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- Publications
- 5 Things To Know About The Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
- Flores Tawney & Acosta – Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- 2023
- 7 Best Truck Accident Lawyers In El Paso (2023 Picks)
- Flores Tawney & Acosta – Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- 2023
- Fatal Car Crash In Santa Fe County Leaves One Dead
- Flores Tawney & Acosta – Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- 2023
- How To Choose The Best Rear-End Collision Lawyer Near Me
- Flores Tawney & Acosta – Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- 2023
- One Dead, Two Injured After Fatal Car Crash In Luna County Involving CMV
- Flores Tawney & Acosta – Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- 2023
- Recovering From Whiplash: The Untold Physical Implications
- Flores Tawney & Acosta – Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- 2023
- Calling All Criminals, Our State Will Protect Your Crack House: Homestead Protection’s Application To Forfeiture Resulting From Criminal Conduct
- Estate Planning and Community Property Law Journal
- 2009
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