James Bilton is an associate practicing in the area of litigation. His experience includes representing clients in matters involving complex and general commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and insurance sales-practice disputes. Mr. Bilton has also assisted clients in securities litigation, in matters including shareholder disputes and SEC enforcement actions. Education J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 2005 Managing Editor, The Review of Litigation, 2004-2005 B.A., magna cum laude, Southern Methodist University, 2002 Phi Beta Kappa Bar Admissions Texas, 2005 Admitted To Practice U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Publications & Presentations The Structured Settlement Protection Act and Practical Issues Facing Its Application, James H. Bilton & Andrew S. Murr, The Advocate, Vol. 40, Fall 2007 Professional History Associate in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Member, State Bar of Texas Member, Dallas Bar Association Member, Dallas Area Young Lawyers Community Leadership Pro bono representation through the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Member, Coastal Conservation Association Member, Dallas Federalist Society Supporter, Leukemia Texas Supporter, Arthritis Foundation of North Texas. |