Atty. James A. Demetry

Atty. James A. Demetry

Mr. James A.

Atlanta Atlanta 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Demetry at a glance

James A. Demetry is a employment, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Demetry, DeCarlo & Coffman, LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1986). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1985) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James A. Demetry is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate counsel, dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at Demetry, DeCarlo & Coffman, LLC in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Demetry's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James A. Demetry is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James A. Demetry is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James A. Demetry is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James A. Demetry is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Demetry

Where is James A. Demetry's law office located?
James A. Demetry's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Demetry, DeCarlo & Coffman, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Demetry handle?
James A. Demetry focuses on employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James A. Demetry practiced law?
James A. Demetry has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James A. Demetry go to law school?
James A. Demetry earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James A. Demetry for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Demetry directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James A. Demetry received?
James A. Demetry's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1985
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1986

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