JAMES W. JENNINGS III
Partner
San Antonio, Texas
Direct Lines: 210-403-0611
Facsimile: 210-403-2239
Email:
jjennings@bd-law.com

CLIENT SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

"Although it is certainly my goal to provide effective representation and counsel to my clients, I appreciate and take great satisfaction in feedback received from clients that my services have helped them feel more confident and able to meeting challenges that initially seemed overwhelming.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

James Jennings joined Bellinger & DeWolf LLP in 1998, leaving Greco Johnson Rerko, LLP of Dallas, Texas.  In 2004, James opened the San Antonio office for Bellinger & DeWolf to create a presence for clients in South Texas, while continuing to maintain his extensive relationships with, and service for, clients in North Texas and beyond.  James' practice is a broad blend of commercial litigation , representation of first-responders such as police and fire personnel for the City of Dallas and surrounding municipalities, and extensive creditor representation (include litigating bankruptcy and receivership matters) on behalf of commercial property owners, financial institutions and other corporate creditors in addition to general litigation matters.

Jennings earned his undergraduate degree from Abilene Christian University concurrent with training in the United States Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. He received an officer commission upon graduation and later honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves.

While undertaking his legal studies, Jennings completed a judicial internships with then Justice John Cornyn of the Texas Supreme Court and the Honorable Orlando Garcia, United States District Court Judge for the Western District of Texas.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Jennings serves as one of the primary attorneys responsible for Bellinger & DeWolf’s representation of the Dallas Fraternal Order of Police and its more than 600 members.

PRACTICE AREAS

General Business and Commercial Litigation
Employment Litigation and Administrative Proceedings
Real Estate and Residential Construction Litigation
Premises Liability Litigation
Bankruptcy

COURT ADMISSIONS

United States District Court for the Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Communication - Abilene Christian University, 1992
JD - St. Mary's University, 1996

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

State Bar of Texas, Admitted to practice in 1996
San Antonio Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Oak Hills Church of Christ - San Antonio, Texas

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

When he isn’t supporting his clients and the Firm, James enjoys taking care of his family,  running, cycling, rock and alpine climbing.

Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization