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Tyler
Attorney-at-Law
James A. “Jim” Evans, III
about
Professional Background
Jim Evans joined Flowers Davis in January 2026, where his practice focuses on Insurance Defense, Medical and Professional Liability Defense, and Civil Litigation. Licensed since 2006, Jim offers broad experience in civil litigation from a varied background in insurance defense, constitutional law, energy, property, and business. He has broad transactional knowledge from his years in-house with a respected private oil and gas company. Jim is known as a thoughtful and effective advocate, having successfully worked on appeals before the Texas Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He brings a practical perspective to his work, seeking solutions that minimize litigation where possible. His experience in evaluating business risk further strengthens his ability to provide sound, real-world guidance tailored to each client’s needs.
Professional and Community Involvement
Outside of his legal practice, Jim remains actively involved in several professional organizations, his children’s many activities, and is a dedicated member of South Spring Baptist Church, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to both the legal profession and his community.
Insurance
Insurance Defense
Medical Liability
Professional Liability
Civil Litigation
South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2005
University of Denver, Energy Finance and Management Certificate, November 2014
Hampden-Sydney College, Bachelor of Arts, History, 1995
State Bar of Texas, May 2006
The Supreme Court of the United States, April 2023
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States District Court, Western District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States Supreme Court
State Bar of Texas
Smith County Bar Association
Federalist Society, Tyler Lawyers’ Chapter
Republican National Lawyers Association
South Spring Baptist Church, Member
Heart of Tyler, former Board Member
Eagle Scout