Atty. James A. Garriss

Atty. James A. Garriss

James A. Garriss is a lawyer practicing contract law, communications and media, disability.

Raleigh Raleigh 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About James A. Garriss at a glance

James A. Garriss is a contracts, ssd, and entertainment attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), Pennsylvania (1973), California (1980), and Texas (1994). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1972) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A. Garriss is a lawyer practicing contract law, communications and media, disability
  • James A. received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James A. practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Garriss's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Garriss

Where is James A. Garriss's law office located?
James A. Garriss's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Garriss handle?
James A. Garriss focuses on contracts, ssd, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James A. Garriss practiced law?
James A. Garriss has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James A. Garriss go to law school?
James A. Garriss earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James A. Garriss for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 1972
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1969

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1980
Texas
Admitted: 1994

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