Atty. James C Adams

Atty. James C Adams

James C Adams is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisitions & disposition, development and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James C Adams at a glance

James C Adams is a Shareholder based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, practicing at Butzel Long, A Professional Corporation. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Michigan United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan United States District Co (1974). Educated at Michigan State University B.A. with high honors Michigan State University B.A. 1971 Phi Eta Sigma Michigan State University B.A. Phi Kappa Phi Michigan State University B.A. Honors College Mi (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James C Adams is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisitions & disposition, development and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Butzel Long, A Professional Corporation in Ann Arbor, MI and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James C Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James C Adams is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James C Adams is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C Adams

Where is James C Adams's law office located?
James C Adams's law practice is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The firm is Butzel Long, A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C Adams handle?
James C Adams focuses on real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James C Adams practiced law?
James C Adams has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James C Adams go to law school?
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How can I contact James C Adams for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James C Adams received?
James C Adams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Michigan State University B.A. with high honors Michigan State University B.A. 1971 Phi Eta Sigma Michigan State University B.A. Phi Kappa Phi Michigan State University B.A. Honors College Mi
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan United States District Co
Admitted: 1974

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