Jason Tams
Associate
Summary
Jason Tams is an Associate Attorney in the Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation practice groups. His experience includes representing and defending clients in personal injury and insurance defense lawsuits, construction arbitrations, and commercial litigation matters. He served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Martin Hoffman in the 68th Dallas District Court and as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jefferey C. Manske in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Prior to law, Jason was a member of the U.S. Navy, where he was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
Education
- J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2022
- National Order of the Barristers
- Board of Advocates, Vice Chair Off-Campus Competitions; Off-Campus Director; Master Level Advocate
- Fred C. Moss Outstanding Graduating Advocate, 2022
- Outstanding 2L Advocate of the Year, 2021
- National ABA Arbitration, Regional Finalist, 2020
- National ABA Arbitration, Regional Semi-Finalist, 2021
- Southern Classic Best Speaker Award, 2021
- National ABA Client Counseling, Regional Runner Up, 2022
- SMU Arbitration Competition, Finalist, 2021
- SMU Mock Trial Competition, 2021 Champion
- Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann LLP Moot Court, Semi-Finalist, 2022
- SMU Top Gun, Champion, Best Cross, 202
- B.A., English, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2019
- “CoLa Student” Award – College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Student Award, English
- Student Spotlight: Academic Panelist: “The Infinitives of Shakespeare”
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 2024
Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
