Jim Hering

Jim Hering joined the firm in July, 1997. Prior to joining the firm, Jim served as a briefing attorney for the First District Court of Appeals in Houston. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Tarleton State University in 1993 and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law in 1996.

Jim is married to Lorna Hering and has three children. He enjoys fishing, boating, coaching his children's athletic teams, and providing volunteer services to his church and community.

His primary area of practice is General Civil Litigation in State and Federal Courts.

Areas of Practice: Appeals Business Commercial Litigation Certified Mediator Consumer Protection Litigation Employment Litigation Municipal Law Insurance Litigation Personal Injury Litigation Bar Admissions: Texas, 1996 U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1999 U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2000 U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2001 U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2003 Education: J.D. (With Honors), South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 1996 Law Review: South Texas Law Review, Articles Editor, 1995 - 1996 B.A. - Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, 1993 Major: Finance

Professional Associations and Memberships: Mayor, City of McGregor, Texas, 2000 - Present City Councilman, City Of McGregor, Texas, 1998 - 2000 President, Texas Municipal League, Region IX, October, 2002 - 2003 Member of Board of Directors, McGregor Economic Development Corporation, 1998 - 2004 Member, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association Member, Waco Young Lawyers Association Honors and Awards: 2004 Citizen of the Year, McGregor Chamber of Commerce National Registry of Who's Who, Inducted 2000 Past Employment Positions: Briefing Attorney, First District Court & Appeals, Houston, Texas, 1996 - 1997