Benedict V. James

Since co-founding Sandoval & James in 2016, Ben has established himself as a relentless force in the courtroom. He has spent over a decade leading litigation departments, trying cases, and recovering millions of dollars for clients whose lives were upended by negligence. His reputation as a “fearless” advocate is backed by an extensive history of first-chairing jury trials across the state, from Travis and Dallas to Tarrant, Smith, Collin, and Nueces Counties. Admitted to practice in every federal district court in Texas, Ben’s high-stakes results have earned him membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and consistent recognition from the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. Beyond his technical skill in the courtroom, Ben’s ability to connect with a diverse clientele is one of his greatest assets. Ben is fluent in the Bulgarian language, allowing him to communicate well with not just the Bulgarian community, but with the Serbian and Macedonian communities as well. When he isn’t navigating complex litigation, Ben applies his strategic mind to the chessboard. An avid player, he draws a direct parallel between the hard work and creativity required in chess and the strategy needed to win a trial. He takes particular pride in his record against the legendary chess hustlers of New York City’s Washington Square Park, though he is currently plotting his next move to finally defeat the famous “Cornbread.” In addition to personal injury matters, Sandoval & James provides legal resources and information on a variety of consumer and injury-related topics, including Lemon Law Texas claims. Education: Baylor Law School, Waco, TX – Juris Doctor University of Texas at Austin – B.A., Government Bar Admissions: State Bar of Texas #24058518 (member since 05/02/2008) U.S. District Court: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas Professional Memberships: Texas Trial Lawyers Association – Board of Directors Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association Baylor Law School Alumni Association Million Dollar Advocates Forum Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Awards: National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Lawyers Texas Top 100 Attorneys by the American Academy of Attorneys Texas Litigators of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers 2020 Top Lawyer by the American Institute of Legal Advocates Top 10 Attorneys in Texas by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Council 2023 American Institute of Legal Professionals’ Lawyer of the Year Since co-founding Sandoval & James in 2016, Ben has established himself as a relentless force in the courtroom. He has spent over a decade leading litigation departments, trying cases, and recovering millions of dollars for clients whose lives were upended by negligence. His reputation as a “fearless” advocate is backed by an extensive history of first-chairing jury trials across the state, from Travis and Dallas to Tarrant, Smith, Collin, and Nueces Counties. Admitted to practice in every federal district court in Texas, Ben’s high-stakes results have earned him membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and consistent recognition from the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. Beyond his technical skill in the courtroom, Ben’s ability to connect with a diverse clientele is one of his greatest assets. Ben is fluent in the Bulgarian language, allowing him to communicate well with not just the Bulgarian community, but with the Serbian and Macedonian communities as well. When he isn’t navigating complex litigation, Ben applies his strategic mind to the chessboard. An avid player, he draws a direct parallel between the hard work and creativity required in chess and the strategy needed to win a trial. He takes particular pride in his record against the legendary chess hustlers of New York City’s Washington Square Park, though he is currently plotting his next move to finally defeat the famous “Cornbread.” In addition to personal injury matters, Sandoval & James provides legal resources and information on a variety of consumer and injury-related topics, including Lemon Law Texas claims.