About J.
J. Riggs earned a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. College and law school shaped an interest in the practical side of the law. He moved into practice in Texas soon after finishing his studies.
Riggs has been admitted to practice in Texas and has spent his career working in that jurisdiction. Early work included research, drafting pleadings and client counseling. Over time he handled pleading strategy, discovery and courtroom preparation. He built a steady practice rooted in the procedures of Texas courts and administrative forums.
Those years in practice gave him a clear sense of how cases progress. He has worked on matters that required careful factual development and sustained attention to procedural detail. Riggs is known among colleagues for thorough preparation. He approaches each matter by identifying the critical factual and legal touchpoints.
Beyond courtroom work, Riggs has handled transactional drafting and client advisory matters. He has experience communicating complex legal concepts to clients who need direct, practical answers. He prepares contracts, memos and other documents that paired legal analysis with real-world needs. In client meetings he emphasizes clarity and realistic planning.
Riggs’s style is methodical. He breaks problems into discrete steps. He values deadlines and clear lines of communication. Those habits guide how he manages caseloads and how he trains support staff. In the office he expects organized files and precise work product. In court he prefers concise presentations that make the issues easy for judges and juries to grasp.
Outside of litigation and transactional work, Riggs has participated in continuing legal education and local legal events. He follows changes in Texas law closely and adjusts his practice accordingly. Colleagues often consult him on procedural questions and on effective ways to present evidence.
As of 2026, Riggs maintains an active law practice in Texas. He represents clients in matters before Texas state courts and administrative bodies and continues to accept new matters within the state.
