Muela, James A.

James focuses his practice on the legal and policy issues surrounding groundwater, surface water, water utilities, endangered species, and resource planning. He has represented clients throughout all stages of civil litigation—including governmental and commercial clients.

Prior to law school, James spent time researching fishery management and studying oyster reefs with biologists on the Gulf Coast. He also worked as an environmental scientist at a local consulting firm where he conducted fieldwork throughout Texas alongside ecologists, biologists, and archeologists. During law school, James served as an intern for U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Manske of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.