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Fighting for Those Who Can't Fight For Themselves
We believe every person has inherent dignity, no matter their circumstances. That belief drives everything I do. When I take your case, I’m all in—preparing for trial from day one, because that’s how cases are won. I don’t back down, and I don’t stop until you get the outcome you deserve.
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Personal Injury Law
When you've been injured, you need an advocate who will fight for your rights. My firm provides compassionate, skilled representation to help you recover the compensation you deserve and move forward with confidence.
Maritime Law
When you've been injured at sea, you need an advocate who understands maritime law. My firm provides experienced representation to help you navigate complex admiralty claims and recover the compensation you deserve.
Employment Law
When you've faced workplace injustice, you need an advocate who will stand up for your rights. My firm provides dedicated representation to help you navigate employment disputes and achieve the fair treatment you deserve.
My Promise to You
You Hire Me, You Get Me
At big firms, you might meet a partner once and never see them again. When you hire me, you get my personal cell phone number. If you call, I answer.
I Am Your Neighbor
I don’;t live in another state or spend 8 months of the year on vacation. I live right here in Houston with my wife and two children. I am in your community, and I am here to stay.
World-Class Experience, Personal Attention
I has a history of service and fighting for those who can’t fight for themselves. I secured over $34 million in settlements for his clients.
I Get Results
Many of these results came from cases other lawyers turned down or couldn’t resolve. When insurance companies and corporations refused to pay fair value, we took them to trial—or prepared so thoroughly they knew we would.
About James R. Long
James R. Long is a former U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Navy officer who founded Long Trial Firm, PLLC in Houston to fight for injured workers and employees facing workplace injustice. After earning his law degree from Tulane and working as a partner at a global firm representing corporations, James shifted his practice to stand up for individuals—securing over $34 million in settlements for his clients in just the past 14 months. Whether you’ve been hurt in a trucking accident, maritime incident, or construction site injury, or you’re facing wrongful termination, discrimination, or retaliation at work, James treats every client like family and gives you his personal cell phone number because he believes you deserve a lawyer who answers your calls and fights for you as if your case were the only one that mattered. A Humble, Texas resident, devoted husband and father, and active member of First Baptist Church Houston and the Houston Veterans Association, James is licensed to practice in Texas, Louisiana, and New York.