Atty. James A Abbott

Atty. James A Abbott

James A Abbott is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, creditors rights. James received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About James A Abbott at a glance

James A Abbott is a creditor rights, civil rights, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1976). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1975) and University of Michigan (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A Abbott is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, creditors rights
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James A Abbott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A Abbott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Creditor Rights & Collections

James A Abbott is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James A Abbott is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Michigan →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

James A Abbott is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A Abbott

Where is James A Abbott's law office located?
James A Abbott's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Abbott handle?
James A Abbott focuses on creditor rights, civil rights, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James A Abbott practiced law?
James A Abbott has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James A Abbott go to law school?
James A Abbott earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact James A Abbott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A Abbott received?
James A Abbott's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1975
B.S.
University of Michigan
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1976

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