Atty. James Arthur Butts

Atty. James Arthur Butts

Mr. James Arthur Butts is a lawyer practicing education, general practice, employment and 1 other area of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About James Arthur Butts at a glance

James Arthur Butts is a employment, litigation, and education attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2007) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama and U.S. Court of Appeals, E (2008). Educated at The University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Birmingham-Southern College (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Arthur Butts is a lawyer practicing education, general practice, employment and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Arthur Butts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Arthur Butts 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 Arthur Butts is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

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

James Arthur Butts is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Arthur Butts is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Arthur Butts

Where is James Arthur Butts's law office located?
James Arthur Butts's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Arthur Butts handle?
James Arthur Butts focuses on employment, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Arthur Butts practiced law?
James Arthur Butts has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James Arthur Butts go to law school?
James Arthur Butts earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact James Arthur Butts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Birmingham-Southern College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama and U.S. Court of Appeals, E
Admitted: 2008

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