Attorney Jim Mullen

Founding Partner

Jim Mullen is one of those people who’s genuinely driven by a desire to make a difference for those who need it most. After earning his finance degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Jim pursued a role in the corporate world, working as a treasury analyst in corporate foreign exchange, where he achieved notable success. But here’s the thing about Jim – even with all that success, he felt something was missing. There was this nagging urge to help people directly.

So, what does he do? He makes a bold move. Motivated by a strong desire to have a more direct impact on people’s lives, Jim decides to switch gears

entirely and jumps into nursing. He successfully completed his nursing education, finishing in the top 20% of his class. Next thing, Jim’s on the frontline, working in some of the most intense settings you can imagine – critical care trauma. Places like Grady Memorial in Atlanta, a hospital that sees it all, and then as a charge nurse at Methodist Charlton in South Dallas.

Through all this, Jim saw up close the ripple effects of trauma. It’s not just the person who’s hurt; their whole family feels it. That insight pushed him even further. He decided to arm himself with a law degree from UNT Dallas College of Law, where, unsurprisingly, he racked up honors and awards. It’s like whatever Jim tackles, he does it full-on.
When he’s not fighting the good fight, Jim’s all about family time with his wife, Gina, and their two amazing daughters. And for a bit of fun? Jim tries to hit the golf course, though he’ll be the first to tell you he’s not setting any records.

Whether it’s in a hospital room, a courtroom, or just being a dad, Jim is making an impact. Jim is an attorney in our Personal Injury Practice Group.

Education

UNT DALLAS COLLEGE OF LAW, DALLAS, TEXAS

J.D., Juris Doctor – 2018
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Judge’s Gavel Moot Court Competition Champion
Honors: Acquisitions Editor for “On the Cusp” Law Review

MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES, WORCESTER, MA

B.S.N., Bachelor of Science in Nursing –2012
Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST, AMHERST, MA

B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) – 2005

HONORS

Texas Trial Lawyers Association Presidential Recognition Award – 2020 - Dallas Trial
Lawyers Association Inaugural Service to the Community Award – 2020