James A. Fry has devoted his legal career to assisting individuals facing divorce and child custody issues. He is a graduate of Austin College, Sherman, Texas and St. Mary’s University, School of Law in San Antonio. He began his legal career in the Dallas County District Attorney office where he was a felony prosecutor. In 1985, he returned to Grayson County where he established his law practice. He became Board Certified in Family Law in 1993.
Fry served for six years as a member and Chairman of the District 1A State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. He was selected as the Best Attorney in Texomaland In addition, he holds the coveted AV – Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubble attorney rating service. This honor was bestowed following a survey of area attorneys and Judges where he was found to be worthy of the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
Fry is also active in the community through his membership in the Sherman Rotary Club where he served as President in 2006. He devotes most of his energy outside the practice of law to the Boy Scouts of America. He served as local District Chairman for nine years, has been the local Finance Chairman, and serves as an instructor to volunteers coming into the program in all areas of the Boy Scouts and also Youth Protection. He possesses the Silver Beaver Award for service to the Community and Scouting as well as the Whitney Young award for service to rural youth. Both of these awards were given to Mr. Fry by the national Boy Scouts of America. He also serves on the advisory board of Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts.
