James Alphonse Nortey

Associate

James litigates commercial and employment disputes on behalf of clients in US federal and state courts. His practice includes commercial litigation, administrative law, and energy matters. James provides legal, business, and policy solutions to clients in regulatory proceedings and contested cases before Texas courts and agencies.

Selected Representations

Represented a multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation in an arbitration proceeding regarding a constructive fraud and fraudulent transfer case.
Represented a leading paper manufacturer with deposition preparation in anticipation of a trial regarding a multi-billion dollar environmental dispute with individual plaintiffs.
Represented an international oilfield services regarding several disputes, including a claim to protect trade secrets and confidential information from misappropriation by a business competitor.
Represented a variety of electric utilities located throughout Texas in ongoing litigated rate cases before administrative agencies.
Represented consortium of large energy consumers in contested rate cases before administrative agencies.
Successfully represented applicant before Department of Homeland Security US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and obtained decision for Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Education

University of Texas, 2015, M.A., Technology Commercialization
Harvard Law School, 2011, J.D.
Baylor University, 2008, B.A., Philosophy

Admissions

Texas

Awards and Affiliations

Recipient, Greater Austin Black Chamber Emerging Leader Award (2015)

Recipient, Leadership Austin: Ascendant Award (2014)

Recipient, Austin Young Lawyers Association Outstanding Lawyer Award (2014)

Recipient, Dean’s Award for Community Leadership, Harvard Law School (2011)

McBee Fellow, Austin Area Research Organization (2017)

Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation (2017)

Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation (2017)