James Miers

James Miers is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as a Partner in the Real Estate Practice Group at Jackson Walker LLP since April 2018, after previously holding the position of Associate Attorney within the same group. Prior to this, James served as an Associate Attorney at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, focusing on real estate development, leasing, and financing transactions. Earlier experience includes an Associate Attorney role in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group at Winstead PC, where James represented clients at various litigation stages. James began legal career as a Summer Clerk at Winstead PC, gaining exposure to multiple practice areas, and has held internship positions at the Federal District Court for Judge Jane Boyle, Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals for Justice Molly Francis, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, and Trident Response Group. James earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from SMU Dedman School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin.