JAMES W. JENNINGS III
Attorney and Counselor
San Antonio, Texas
Direct Lines: 214-954-9540
210-558-2874
Facsimile: 210-558-2875
Email:
jjennings@bd-law.com

CLIENT SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

"Although it is certainly my goal to provide effective representation and pertinent counsel to my clients, I appreciate and take great satisfaction in feedback from clients that my engagement has helped them to feel more confident and comfortable with meeting challenges that may have initially seemed daunting.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

James Jennings joined Bellinger & DeWolf LLP in 1998, leaving Greco Johnson Rerko, LLP of Dallas, Texas. Starting in 2004, Jennings opened an office for Bellinger & DeWolf in San Antonio, Texas, to create a presence for clients in South Texas, while continuing to maintain his extensive relationships with, and serve clients in, North Texas and outside of Texas. Jennings' practice is divided evenly between commercial litigation and representation of police and fire personnel of the City of Dallas and surrounding municipalities. Currently, Jennings’ commercial practice includes extensive creditor representation, to include litigating bankruptcy and receivership matters on behalf of commercial property owners, financial institutions and other corporate creditors.

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 served for three years with the United States Army Reserves.

While undertaking his legal studies, Jennings completed judicial internships with 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

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, Jennings enjoys running, cycling, rock and alpine climbing.

Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization