James T. Bailey

James T. Bailey is an attorney who handles maritime, admiralty, transportation, construction, energy, insurance defense, and products liability matters. His work includes marine cargo law, marine oil spills, casualty litigation, offshore injury cases, maritime collision disputes, and appellate practice. He helps clients defend complex claims through preparation, trial strategy, motion practice, and appeals. His approach centers on detailed case analysis, strong courtroom communication, and careful advocacy in state and federal courts.

James earned a J.D. from South Texas College of Law. He also earned a B.A. in English from Trinity University. His education supports legal writing, research, trial preparation, and appellate advocacy. He uses that training to assess records, organize evidence, prepare arguments, and explain complex maritime and defense issues in clear terms for clients facing litigation, appeals, and high-stakes commercial or injury-related disputes.

James has built his legal career through admiralty, maritime, oil and gas, transportation, and casualty litigation. He has first-chair trial experience in state and federal courts and has obtained favorable defense verdicts in maritime collision and offshore injury cases. His appellate work includes successful outcomes before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Texas Courts of Appeals.

James T. Bailey helps clients protect their interests through thorough preparation and disciplined advocacy. His work supports companies and insurers facing construction, energy, maritime, admiralty, products liability, and insurance defense claims. He has presented seminars on the Jones Act, maintenance and cure, impairment ratings, and independent medical examinations. Through trial experience, appellate skill, and focused preparation, he helps clients manage risk and pursue favorable outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
• Member, U.S. Fifth Circuit Bar Association
• Member, Garland R. Walker Inn of Court
• Member, Houston Bar Association
• Member, Houston Mariners Club
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Trinity University
  BA in English

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