Jim Cole

Jim Cole is a shareholder and trial attorney at Cole, Cole, Easley & Sciba, P.C. in Victoria, Texas. He represents individuals and businesses in personal injury claims, commercial disputes, defective product cases, dangerous drug litigation, construction accidents, maritime matters, and other civil lawsuits. His practice also includes insurance, employment, contract, consumer, and contractor litigation. Cole focuses on protecting clients’ rights and presenting their cases effectively in court.

Cole earned his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 1981, where he participated in the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society. He also received a B.A. from Baylor University in 1980. His legal education and advocacy training provided a strong foundation for trial preparation, legal analysis, and persuasive courtroom presentation. He is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Cole has spent his career representing people and communities affected by unsafe conduct, negligence, and business disputes. His experience covers personal injury trial law, premises liability, maritime personal injury, airplane crash investigations, dram shop claims, tort litigation, and will contests. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Jim Cole has served in leadership roles with the Federal Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas District 11 Grievance Committee, and the Victoria Independent School District Board of Trustees. He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and an associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates. His professional recognition includes an AV Preeminent rating, selection to Super Lawyers, and inclusion among the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. He brings extensive trial experience and a strong commitment to public safety and client advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder/Attorney, Cole, Cole, Easley & Sciba, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Chair, State Bar of Texas, District 11 Grievance Committee, 2013-2014
• Director, Federal Bar Association
• Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Victoria County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association of Justice
• Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• President, Board of Trustees, Victoria Independent School District, 1994
• Member, Phi Alpha Delta

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Baylor University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Baylor University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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