The Law Offices of James Frederick Korth
James F. Korth is the fifth generation of his family to reside in Fort Worth, Texas. After obtaining his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps.
After four years on active duty in the Marine Corps, Mr. Korth returned to Texas. He stayed in the Marine Corps reserve and enrolled at St. Mary's School of Law. His studies were interrupted during his first year of law school when he was activated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. On active duty he served as platoon commander for the Second Force Reconnaissance Company during the initial invasion. When he returned from active duty, Mr. Korth re-enrolled in law school and graduated in December 2005. He was also activated in 2010 to serve in Afghanistan, where he served as an Infantry Company Commander in the Helmand Province.
Mr. Korth’s work concentrates in commercial litigation, and oil & gas.
About the Firm
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HONORS & AWARDS
Licensed to practice law in Texas, 2006 | Admitted to U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2006
American Bar Association | State Bar of Texas
Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, President-ElectEldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, TX , December, 2005 J.D.
Honors: Vice-President Student Bar, Dean's Leadership Award, and Cantu Spirit of Service Award
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, 1996, B.A., Political Science
Universidad de las Americas - Puebla, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
Marine Corps Command and Staff School - 2009
Honorary Military Order of the Caribou
Phi Delta Phi
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Law
Selected as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Fort Worth Business Press, 2010
Best Attorney, Oil and Gas, by Fort Worth Magazine: 2010,2012.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Board of Directors James L. West Alzheimer Center(2010-Present) (Chairman-elect) – The Center is a non-profit, long-term-care residential and Senior Adult Day Program located in Fort Worth, Texas for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. The center is a licensed as an Alzheimer's-specific nursing facility with over 120 beds.
- Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate (2009-Present) – The organization raises over 2 million dollars in scholarships and prize money annually for FFA and 4H children showing livestock at the Fort Worth Rodeo.
- Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court(2010-2015) – Exclusive Legal Mentor Program is an association of judges, lawyers, law professors, and law students in Fort Worth. The mission is to improve the skills, professionalism and ethics of the bench and bar.
- Texas Christian University: Board of Visitors.(2014-Present)
- Cowtown Warriors Ball: Co-founder and board member. Raised over $100,000, in 2015 for local wounded veterans. http://www.cowtownwarriorsball.com/home.html
- USS Fort Worth Support Committee(2014-Present): http://ussfortworth.org/
- Rotary Club of Downtown Fort Worth. (2012 – Present)
- Fort Worth Wildcatters(2012–Present): Oil and Gas Organization to foster relationships within the energy sector, recognize and honor the industry leaders and give back to the local communities.
- Tarrant County Bar: Energy Section – Vice Chairman (2014-2015)
- Selected as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Fort Worth Business Press – (2010)
- Fort Worth, Texas Magazine Top Attorney, Oil and Gas – (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Super Lawyers: Rising Star (2015, 2016) – Oil and Gas (Top 5% of attorneys in Texas)
- Marquis Who's Who in America (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Marquis Who's Who in American Law (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Selected as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Fort Worth Business Press – (2010)
- Board of Directors Fort Worth Navy League(2010-2013) – Organization dedicated to informing the American people and their government that the United States of America is a maritime nation and that its national defense and economic well-being are dependent upon strong sea services.
- Elected Board of Directors Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association2007-2013 (Past President 2010-2011) – TCYLA is comprised of more than 250 attorneys, and is dedicated to community service (pro bono work and fundraising) and the betterment of the image of the profession, as well as to foster non-adversarial relationships amongst local attorneys .
- Junior Achievement Volunteer(2007-14) – Instruct pre-school kids in commerce and society as practical means to broaden their perspectives)
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