James C. Skinner

About James C. Skinner, Esq.

Partner

Email: jskinner@smithrose.com

Practice Areas: Business and Corporate Transactions, Agricultural Law, Finance and Banking Law, Property Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Oil and Gas Law, Real Estate Law, Landowner Legal Issues, Business Corporate Law, Solar Energy Law and Wind Energy Law.

Admitted: Texas,2013
United States Supreme Court, 2025

Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D. 2012)

College: Austin College, B.A., Spanish and Psychology 2009

Member: Tom Green County Bar Association, Tom Green County Young Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas, Childrens Advocacy of Tom Green County, San Angelo Symphony, West Texas Rehabilitation Center

Biography: James Skinner is a knowledgeable and results-focused attorney whose practice spans a wide range of industries and legal disciplines across Texas. Since being admitted to the Texas Bar in 2013, James has provided trusted counsel to individuals, businesses, and landowners on complex legal matters including business and corporate transactions, agricultural law, oil and gas law, and renewable energy projects. A graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 2012), James combines legal insight with a practical understanding of the industries that drive the West Texas economy. His undergraduate background in Spanish and Psychology (Austin College, B.A., 2009) enhances his client communication and negotiation skills, allowing him to navigate both legal and interpersonal complexities with care and precision. James has successfully represented clients in matters involving finance and banking, real estate transactions, estate planning and probate, property disputes, and emerging energy sectors including wind and solar development. He is particularly passionate about helping landowners understand and protect their rights amid Texas's fast-changing legal and regulatory landscape. In 2025, James was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

Personal Background: Originally from Dallas, Texas, James now calls San Angelo home. Outside the office, he enjoys raising his children, traveling with his family, hiking, and winter sports.