Jim Kiser represents aviation-related businesses, insurers, and individuals who are sued in civil litigation or involved in government investigations or contract disputes. His national practice focuses on the defense of claims involving or related to commercial and general aviation, fixed-base operations, airport, charter operators, aviation fuel farm logistics, air traffic control operations, aircraft and component manufacturers, maintenance facilities, and fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. In addition to legal strategies and tactics, Jim relies on more than 15 years of experience planning and implementing crisis communications strategies for national organizations to effectively resolve matters for his clients.

An adjunct professor at the Texas A&M University School of Law since 2014, Jim primarily teaches  legal analysis, research, and writing courses.

Areas of Focus

Aviation Litigation
Jim is an active member of the firm’s Aviation defense team and focuses his practice on defending complex aviation matters, including claims involving property damage, personal injury, and wrongful death brought against a variety of entities and individuals in the aviation industry.

    Education

    • Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law) (J.D., 2009)
      • Editor in Chief, Texas Wesleyan Law Review
    • Baylor University (B.A. Journalism, 1993)

    Bar Admissions

    • Texas
    • Colorado

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

    Clerkships

    Justice Anne Gardner, Texas Second District Court of Appeals

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Bar Association
    • Tarrant County Bar Association
    • Board Member, Church Ministries International

    Awards & Honors

    • Member, Texas Bar College
    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024–2025
    • Selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers®, 2019–2024

James S. Kiser

Jim Kiser represents aviation-related businesses, insurers, and individuals who are sued in civil litigation or involved in government investigations or contract disputes. His national practice focuses on the defense of claims involving or related to commercial and general aviation, fixed-base operations, airport, charter operators, aviation fuel farm logistics, air traffic control operations, aircraft and component manufacturers, maintenance facilities, and fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. In addition to legal strategies and tactics, Jim relies on more than 15 years of experience planning and implementing crisis communications strategies for national organizations to effectively resolve matters for his clients.

An adjunct professor at the Texas A&M University School of Law since 2014, Jim primarily teaches  legal analysis, research, and writing courses.

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Jim Kiser represents aviation-related businesses, insurers, and individuals who are sued in civil litigation or involved in government investigations or contract disputes. His national practice focuses on the defense of claims involving or related to commercial and general aviation, fixed-base operations, airport, charter operators, aviation fuel farm logistics, air traffic control operations, aircraft and component manufacturers, maintenance facilities, and fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. In addition to legal strategies and tactics, Jim relies on more than 15 years of experience planning and implementing crisis communications strategies for national organizations to effectively resolve matters for his clients.

An adjunct professor at the Texas A&M University School of Law since 2014, Jim primarily teaches  legal analysis, research, and writing courses.

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