James N. "Jim" Isbell
About James N. Isbell
James N. Isbell is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. James N. Isbell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Construction Law
Current Firm: Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons LLP
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Houston, TX
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