Atty. James Bruce Ashby

Atty. James Bruce Ashby

Mr. James Bruce Ashby is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, appeals and 3 other areas of law.

Savannah Savannah 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James Bruce Ashby at a glance

James Bruce Ashby is a personal injury, workers comp, government, and appellate attorney based in Savannah, Georgia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1980), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia (1985). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Savannah, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Bruce Ashby is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, appeals and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Savannah, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James Bruce Ashby's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Bruce Ashby is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Bruce Ashby is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Bruce Ashby is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Bruce Ashby is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Savannah 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 Bruce Ashby

Where is James Bruce Ashby's law office located?
James Bruce Ashby's law practice is located in Savannah, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Bruce Ashby handle?
James Bruce Ashby focuses on personal injury, workers comp, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James Bruce Ashby practiced law?
James Bruce Ashby has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Bruce Ashby go to law school?
James Bruce Ashby earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Bruce Ashby for a consultation?
You can contact James Bruce Ashby 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 Bruce Ashby received?
James Bruce Ashby's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1979
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1985

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