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Mr. James C. Plummer, Partner Attorney
Disability Claims, General Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage & Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Law, Insurance Disputes
Phone:713-714-1713
Address: 3700 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 1150, Houston, TX 77098
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Law Firm:Berg Plummer Johnson & Raval, LLP
Lawyer:Mr. James C. Plummer
Phone:713-714-1713
Fax:832-615-2665
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Disability Claims, General Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage & Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Law, Insurance Disputes
Bio:Certifications: ( Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization ) | AV Preeminent | Jim Plummer began his practice engaged in general civil litigation, first as an associate with Baker & Botts working on the defense side of the docket and later in private practice with a small firm handling a variety of litigation matters as a partner. Along the way, he found his niche representing individuals and small businesses in litigating claims against insurance companies. A pivotal moment in this transition occurred when Jim was hired by a young couple with 2 small children who had just lost their home in a fire. The insurance company denied their homeowners’ claim based on mere suspicion that they had committed arson and burned down their own home. Jim took their case and won a multimillion-dollar jury verdict – reportedly the third largest verdict in that county at the time. It was discovered that the insurance company had no evidence the homeowners set the fire, the available evidence pointed to others with an ax to grind against the homeowners, and the insurer’s evidence of a motive to set the fire was simply wrong. This trial reinforced the idea that insurance companies too often violate the duty to handle claims fairly and in good faith. Since then, Jim has prosecuted a number of insurance claims on behalf of individuals and businesses holding the insurer to its duty of good faith and fair dealing, and compelling them to live up t
Admitted:1974, Texas; 1975, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; 1977, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; 2005, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; 2006, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;
College:Antioch College, Class of 1970, B.A., Political Science, , University College, Nairobi, Kenya EA (AEA), 1968-1969
Law School:University of Michigan, Class of 1974, J.D.
Membership: American Board of Trial Advocates – Houston Chapter (ABOTA) Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) American Association of Justice (AAJ) American Alliance of Disability Attorneys (AAOFDA) Houston Bar Association Houston Lawyers Association Houston Trial Lawyers… Read more American Board of Trial Advocates – Houston Chapter (ABOTA) Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) American Association of Justice (AAJ) American Alliance of Disability Attorneys (AAOFDA) Houston Bar Association Houston Lawyers Association Houston Trial Lawyers Association. Read less
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Languages:English

Lawyer Mr. James C. Plummer, graduated from Antioch College, Class of 1970, B.A., Political Science, , University College, Nairobi, Kenya EA (AEA), 1968-1969 University of Michigan, Class of 1974, J.D., is now employed by Berg Plummer Johnson & Raval, LLP at 3700 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 1150 Houston, TX 77098.

While being a member of American Board of Trial Advocates – Houston Chapter (ABOTA) Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) American Association of Justice (AAJ) American Alliance of Disability Attorneys (AAOFDA) Houston Bar Association Houston Lawyers Association Houston Trial Lawyers… Read more American Board of Trial Advocates – Houston Chapter (ABOTA) Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) American Association of Justice (AAJ) American Alliance of Disability Attorneys (AAOFDA) Houston Bar Association Houston Lawyers Association Houston Trial Lawyers Association. Read less, Mr. James C. Plummer is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mr. James C. Plummer as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mr. James C. Plummer offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Mr. James C. Plummer has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mr. James C. Plummer's office is located at Houston, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Mr. James C. Plummer has been admitted in 1974, Texas; 1975, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; 1977, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; 2005, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; 2006, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;. His or her practice areas include Disability Claims, General Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage & Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Law, Insurance Disputes.

Mr. James C. Plummer's college and law school education includes Antioch College, Class of 1970, B.A., Political Science, , University College, Nairobi, Kenya EA (AEA), 1968-1969, University of Michigan, Class of 1974, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Certifications: ( Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization ) | AV Preeminent | Jim Plummer began his practice engaged in general civil litigation, first as an associate with Baker & Botts working on the defense side of the docket and later in private practice with a small firm handling a variety of litigation matters as a partner. Along the way, he found his niche representing individuals and small businesses in litigating claims against insurance companies. A pivotal moment in this transition occurred when Jim was hired by a young couple with 2 small children who had just lost their home in a fire. The insurance company denied their homeowners’ claim based on mere suspicion that they had committed arson and burned down their own home. Jim took their case and won a multimillion-dollar jury verdict – reportedly the third largest verdict in that county at the time. It was discovered that the insurance company had no evidence the homeowners set the fire, the available evidence pointed to others with an ax to grind against the homeowners, and the insurer’s evidence of a motive to set the fire was simply wrong. This trial reinforced the idea that insurance companies too often violate the duty to handle claims fairly and in good faith. Since then, Jim has prosecuted a number of insurance claims on behalf of individuals and businesses holding the insurer to its duty of good faith and fair dealing, and compelling them to live up t. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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