He is part of the team representing Irving Picard, Securities Investor Protection Act Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC. James has a seasoned background of trial experience, which he utilizes in pursuit of results for his clients. James was named a Texas Super Lawyer "Rising Star" in 2016 and 2017, Texas Bar Foundation Fellow in 2016, Who's Who in Black Houston in 2015, and to the Lawyer of Color Hot List in 2014. James has served in the following organizations and leadership roles: Houston Bar Association – Consumer Law Committee, Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Committee, and Speakers' Bureau Texas Minority Counsel Program – Save the Date Committee (Houston) Sweatt Equity Group – Planning Committee UT School of Law – Class of 2007 Reunion Committee Youth basketball, football, and baseball coach.