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James Garland Hurst
Attorney
Professional Experience

January 2025 – Present
Associate
Miller & Company P.C.
Kansas City, Missouri

March 2024 – December 2024
Of Counsel
Schultz Trade Law, PLLC
Dallas, Texas

June 2024 – October 2024 
Contractor
Amazon
Centennial, Colorado (remote)

January 2023 – March 2024
Senior Counsel
EchoStar Corp/DISH Network
Englewood, Colorado

2018-2023
Partner
Givens & Johnston
Houston, Texas

2009-2018
Associate
Givens & Johnston
Houston, Texas

2014-2017
President
CO Vouch, LLC 
Houston, Texas

2006-2009
Owner/Broker
Imperium Customs Brokers
Houston, Texas

2002-2006
Solo Practice Attorney
Houston, Texas
 

2001-2002
Attorney
Arnold and Associates
Houston, Texas

Education

B.S., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., University of Houston Law Center

Professional Activities

Lecturer – ABA TIPS Conference; Houston Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association; International Trade Management Association; Texas Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association; P.M.I Comercio Internacional Seminar

Author – “Importing and Exporting CBD Products, Hemp Products, and Drug Paraphernalia,” TIPS Journal, Publication Pending; “Midyear Breakbulk and Project Cargo Outlook: Addressing ISPM-15 Risks,” Journal of Commerce Webcast, August 2021;

Bar Memberships

Bar of the State of Texas
Bar of the State of Missouri
United States Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit
United States Court of International Trade
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
 

License

Licensed Customs Broker