James R. Schnurr

Jimmy’s primary focus is representing developers, homebuilders and landowners throughout Texas in all aspects of zoning, platting, vested rights/entitlement, condemnation, annexation, sign regulation, building permits and construction, right-of-way abandonment, and code enforcement matters, as well as zoning and land use, and condemnation related litigation matters in the State Courts.

Practice Description:
Jimmy has practiced in the area of zoning and land use, and local government law since 1998.

Education:
Sam Houston State Univ., B.A., Political Science; Minor, Business Admin., 1994
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Visiting Student, 1997
Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 1997

Prior Experience:
Associate, Zoning and Land Use Practice Group, Real Estate Section at Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C., 2000-2006
Assistant City Attorney, Zoning and Land Use Section in the Dallas City Attorney’s Office, 1998-2000

Hometown:
Dallas, Texas

Personal:
Married to Cari, with 2 sons Austin and Aiden

Awards:

Texas Monthly: "Texas Rising Stars Super Lawyers," 2007
D Magazine: “Best Lawyers Under 40,” 2006

Lectures/Publications:
Discretion in Platting Cases. Lorman Plat and Subdivision Law in Texas Seminar, December 2006
Zoning Considerations in Real Estate Transactions. CLE Presentation to Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C. Real Estate Section, March 2004
Takings and Inverse Condemnation: Overview and Recent Developments. Lorman Zoning and Land Use Seminar, May 2002
Moratoria Development: Proper Use and New Legislation. Lorman Zoning and Land Use Seminar, May 2002
Condemnation Proceedings: Commissioners’ Hearings and Appeals. Lorman Zoning and Land Use Seminar, May 2002

Professional Memberships:
Dallas Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Texas Young Lawyer’s Association
Dallas Young Lawyer’s Associations
National Association of Home Builders
Texas Association of Builders
Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas

Hobbies:
Golf, travel, children’s activities planner, and Mexican food

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