Atty. James Burton Meyer

Atty. James Burton Meyer

Atty. James Burton Meyer is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense, municipal law and 1 other area of law.

Gary Gary 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James Burton Meyer at a glance

James Burton Meyer is a Member based in Gary, Indiana, practicing at James B. Meyer. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1975), Indiana (1975), and Illinois (1977). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1975) and Marquette University (A.B., 1972). Serands clients in Gary, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. James Burton Meyer is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense, municipal law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Marquette University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at James B. Meyer in Gary, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Burton Meyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Burton Meyer 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 Burton Meyer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James Burton Meyer is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Indiana →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James Burton Meyer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Burton Meyer

Where is James Burton Meyer's law office located?
James Burton Meyer's law practice is located in Gary, Indiana. The firm is James B. Meyer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Burton Meyer handle?
James Burton Meyer focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Burton Meyer practiced law?
James Burton Meyer has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Burton Meyer go to law school?
James Burton Meyer earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact James Burton Meyer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1975
A.B.
Marquette University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1975
Indiana
Admitted: 1975
Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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