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Provided by James B Harris
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James "Jim" Harris is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Dallas office, where he focuses his practice on assisting clients in resolving disputes, administratively and judicially, with local, state and federal governments, and providing advice on influencing legislation and complying with statutes and regulations.
Industry sources commend Mr. Harris' knowledge and skills, saying:
He's practical and has a tremendous amount of experience.
– Chambers USA – America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide, 2021
(He) has a strong reputation for his record in regulatory litigation.
– Chambers USA – America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide, 2019
Mr. Harris' environmental litigation experience includes cost recovery actions, enforcement actions, contested permits, bankruptcy claims, regulation challenges, debarment proceedings and criminal actions.
In addition, Mr. Harris represents clients in litigation challenging local government ordinances, permit decisions and zoning actions, as well as in property tax litigation regarding challenges to valuation, situs determinations and right to exemptions.
Mr. Harris also has served as Criminal Justice Act panelist since November 2001, where he has handled more than a half-dozen criminal matters, including a week-long trial on alleged sales of guns without a permit, resulting in an acquittal.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association, Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice, 1980-Present; Section of State and Local Government Law, 1980-Present; Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER), 1980-Present
State Bar of Texas, Administrative and Public Law Section, 1980-Present; Appellate Section, 1980-Present; Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section, 1980-Present; Environmental Law Institute Planning Committee, Co-Chair, December 1988
Dallas Bar Association
Scribes, The American Society of Legal Writers
Dallas Heritage Village, Board of Trustees Chairman, 2007-2008
Dallas County Heritage Society, Member, 2003-2009; Board of Trustees, 2003-2009
Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas, Board of Directors, 1985-1990
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Inc., Board of Trustees, 2004-2012; Real Estate Committee, 2002-Present
Gun Barrel City, Texas, Special Master, 1996
Chambers Review
USA
James Harris has environmental litigation expertise covering permitting, enforcement and bankruptcy-related cases as well as criminal proceedings. He often represents clients challenging local ordinances.
James Harris often provides counsel to clients on a range of issues, including permitting issues and zoning actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is an excellent, very knowledgeable lawyer."
"He is an excellent, very knowledgeable lawyer."
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