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About James A. McDonald at a glance
James A. McDonald is an Of Counsel based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on family law, real estate, government, health care, and international. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2005). Educated at Georgia State University J.D. (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. James A. McDonald is a lawyer practicing government attorneys, international law, local government law and 4 other areas of law
- James has been licensed for 21 years
- James practices at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Atlanta, GA
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James A. McDonald's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. McDonald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James A. McDonald is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James A. McDonald is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James A. McDonald is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James A. McDonald is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Georgia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
James A. McDonald is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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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