“Life may not be fair,
but judges should be.“
Jim graduated from The University of Houston Law School in 1991 after earning a BBA in Marketing from The University of Texas. Having spent 26 years as an attorney in Harris County, Jim successfully handled more than 10,000 cases. Jim’s law firm represents both Plaintiffs and Defendants, and his balanced legal experience enables him to view every case impartially, and not based on some pre-conceived biases. Whether a person is represented by an attorney or representing themselves, Jim believes everyone should start the case without any side having an unfair advantage or head start in the courtroom.
Focus on
Community
Jim’s mother is a retired registered nurse and he has always believed that every citizen should have quality, affordable health care. He has invested both his time and financial support to assist in this goal. He served as Board Chair of the Montrose Clinic and later served as Board Chair of Legacy Community Health. He assisted in raising the funds required to build a state of the art medical clinic in Montrose. Legacy also expanded its services to those living in the greater Fifth Ward in 2006 thru a collaboration with the City of Houston. In its goal to provide quality healthcare to all, Legacy also acquired CHRISTUS Health Clinic in 2010 which services Southwest Houston. Legacy has clinics in Sharpstown, Alief, Baytown, Deer Park, and the East End.
Memberships
Jim is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and the Federal Courts for the Southern District, Eastern District, and Western District of Texas, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas; Commercial and Consumer Section of the State Bar; Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section of the Houston Bar Association; and the Harris County Democratic Lawyers. He has been involved in the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Memberships
Jim is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and the Federal Courts for the Southern District, Eastern District, and Western District of Texas, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas; Commercial and Consumer Section of the State Bar; Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section of the Houston Bar Association; and the Harris County Democratic Lawyers. He has been involved in the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Personal Life
Jim graduated from Kingwood High School in 1983 and his parents still reside in Kingwood, TX. He is the middle of 5 children. Jim and his husband Ben Montalbano live near Memorial Park in Rice Military. He is a member of St. Anne´s Catholic Church.
Jim is an avid college football fan and enjoys cheering for the Houston Texans, Rockets and Astros. He also plays softball in the Montrose Softball League and he has completed the Houston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and San Diego Rock‘n Roll Marathon.
Re-elect Jim F. Kovach for Judge
Harris County Civil Court at Law #2
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Pol. adv. Jim Kovach Campaign. Michael Ben Montalbano, Treasurer. In compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.