James Hryekewicz
Jim Hryekewicz
“Practicing law is about problem-solving,” says Jim Hryekewicz. “That’s what we do each day for each client at Blaies & Hightower.”
In 2007, Jim joined the B&H team after a successful 14-year tenure as a trial and dispute resolution lawyer at Hughes & Luce. Before that he clerked for the United States Court of Appeals—Fifth Judicial Circuit. He is an AV rated lawyer who is licensed to practice in Texas, as well as in the United States Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeal for both the Fourth and Fifth Judicial Circuits, and all United States District Courts of Texas.
Along the way, Jim has shown a knack for tackling emerging business issues and helping craft groundbreaking legal strategies.
These include the representation of one of the largest telecommunications carriers in the country in a number of arbitrations and suits involving emerging communications technology. Not only were these subjects that had not previously been addressed by the courts; they were also on a fast-track, with trial occurring less than 120 days after filing of the complaint. Yet throughout it all, Jim’s trial skills and briefing were essential to repeated favorable results for his client and helped to contribute to an efficient, reliable and competitive telecommunications communications network.
These also include appellate issues before the United States Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court of the United States. For example, Jim is representing more that 40 state associations in a case currently before the Supreme Court addressing the key subject of the incorporation of rights recognized in the Bill of Rights as against the states. A decision in that case is expected by this summer.
At the trial court level, Jim has also successfully represented numerous clients in disputes ranging from copyright and trade secret disputes, to wrongful death claims, to disputes between partners and shareholders in various business ventures. That experience also enables Jim to help clients avoid litigation and situations that are more likely to lead to litigation. Helping his clients learn from the experiences of others is one of the most rewarding aspects of Jim’s practice.
An alumnus of the University of Texas at Arlington, Jim graduated with honors from Baylor Law School. While at Baylor, he served as Managing Editor of Baylor Law Review and interned for Judge Walter Smith of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. And he doesn’t just practice the law, he enforces it. Jim is a veteran Texas peace officer with over 26 years of experience.
As a litigator, researcher and counselor, Jim never forgets to find solutions that work for his clients. “At Blaies & Hightower, we take care of the client—first and always.”
Email: jwh@bhilaw.com