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  • James L. Abbott, Jr. 
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    Born: 10/11/1968.  Heald Business College (California, A.A. Accounting 1992); West Texas A&M University (B.A. Political Science 1995); Texas Tech University (J.D. Law 1997); attended West Texas A&M University 2001 to current, studying Biology and studying for medical school; took MCAT 2006.  He has taken classes in, among other things, biology, physics, organic chemistry, microbiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy & physiology.

    Married: October 2, 1988 to Brenda Abbott.  Two children: Ashley and Jamie. 

    Member: Amarillo Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

    I have practiced law since 1998 and have helped many people with Social Security problems get their benefits and have worked at all levels of Social Security appeals.  I have studied medical problems so that I can better help my clients get the benefits that they deserve. 

    I have also practiced in the areas of criminal, family, civil, and personal injury.  I have helped people with DWI’s, drug charges, and other criminal cases.  Sometimes good people find themselves on the wrong side of the law, and when they do, I’m there to help them.

    Some have been injured by the negligence of others.  I have helped people collect the money that they need from greedy insurance companies when they have been injured in car wrecks.  I have worked on many civil cases and tried cases in court.  These cases can be particularly stressful, but I have had the privilege of helping clients get through these times. 

    When Jennifer and I started our law firm, we made a commitment to helping our clients with their legal problems.  Our clients get a cell phone number so that they always have a way to contact us in case of any emergency. 

    No matter what your legal problem, we can either help you or we can refer you to someone who can.  CALL US FIRST.

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  • Brenda K. Abbott 
    Brenda has worked for over ten years as a legal assistant for two different attorneys.  She has experience in preparing motions in family matters, divorce cases, criminal cases, and civil litigation. More


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