Atty. James Arthur Shands
Mr. James Arthur Shands is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance fraud, automobile accidents and 11 other areas of law.
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James Arthur Shands is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at James A Shands. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1996). Educated at University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa (J.D., 1994) and Auburn University (B.S.B.A., 1991). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Arthur Shands is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance fraud, automobile accidents and 11 other areas of law
- James received a B.S.B.A. degree from Auburn University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- James practices at James A. Shands in Birmingham, AL
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Arthur Shands is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Alabama →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Arthur Shands is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alabama →
James Arthur Shands is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alabama →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Arthur Shands is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →
James Arthur Shands is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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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