Background
Pianelli, James Vincent was born on July 1, 1953 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Son of Vincenzo and Eva Maie (Rayder) Pianelli.
Pianelli, James Vincent was born on July 1, 1953 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Son of Vincenzo and Eva Maie (Rayder) Pianelli.
State University of New York (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1975). Syracuse University College of Law (Juris Doctor, 1978). New York University School of Law (Master of Laws, 1984).
Worked at McGehee & Pianelli, Limited liability partnership (Houston, Texas) specializing in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Contingent Fee Commercial Litigation and Class Action Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1979, New New York 1984, United States. Supreme Court, United States.
Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and United States.
District Court, Southern District of Texas. 1989, Texas.
Member: Houston (Member Fee Disputes Committee, 1992-1993) and American Bar Associations.
State Bar of Texas (Chair, Grievance Committee, 4H, 1994. Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
Houston Trial Lawyer Association (Director).
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation. Military: LTC, United States. Army Reserves (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
The firm"s areas of practice include medical malpractice, personal injury trial law, products liability as well as contingent fee commercial and class action litigation.
The firm strongly encourages continuing professional development and legal education with attorneys lecturing regularly to professional groups. The firm is committed to involvement in the community and legislative issues regarding tort and civil justice reform.
Member: Houston (Member Fee Disputes Committee, 1992-1993) and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Texas (Chair, Grievance Committee, 4H, 1994. Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
Houston Trial Lawyer Association (Director).
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation. Military: LTC, United States.
Army Reserves (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization). Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation.
Military: LTC, United States.
Army Reserves (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
Married Mary Ann Cangiano, June 20, 1980.