James M. "Jim" Hall, Jr.

James M. "Jim" Hall, Jr.

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Awarded Practice Areas
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Awarded Practice Areas
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
James M. "Jim" Hall, Jr.
James M. "Jim" Hall, Jr.
Houston, TX
Works at
Kean Miller

64 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jim Hall is a trial lawyer at Kean Miller based in Houston, Texas, representing businesses and organizations in complex civil litigation. He has experience appearing before state and federal trial courts, the United States Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Clients regularly seek his counsel for strategic guidance in high-stakes matters that require careful case management and a practical approach to dispute resolution.

Jim serves as national litigation counsel for companies with operations across the United States, coordinating defense strategies in jurisdictions nationwide. His practice includes Mass Tort Litigation and Class Actions for defendants, as well as matters involving asbestos, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, contract disputes, construction disputes, property damage, and personal injury.

In addition to his litigation practice, Jim is a certified mediator and has acted as primary counsel in a nationwide early look program designed to evaluate and resolve claims prior to the filing of suit. His experience allows him to assist clients at every stage of litigation, from pre-suit evaluation through trial and appeal.

Works at
Kean Miller

64 Best Lawyers awards

Kean Miller logo

Locations

Education

  • Trinity College, B.A., graduated 1972
  • New York University, J.D., graduated 1975

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, 1975
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas, 1999

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

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