Atty. James Calvin McBride

Atty. James Calvin McBride

Mr. James Calvin McBride is a lawyer practicing estate planning, adoption, probate & estate administration and 6 other areas of law.

Decatur Decatur 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (205) 855-3870 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Calvin McBride at a glance

James Calvin McBride is a Member based in Decatur, Alabama, practicing at J Calvin Mcbride. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wills, residential, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1981). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1981) and University of Alabama B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Decatur, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Calvin McBride is a lawyer practicing estate planning, adoption, probate & estate administration and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at J. Calvin McBride in Decatur, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Calvin McBride's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James Calvin McBride is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Alabama →

Residential Real Estate

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Probate

James Calvin McBride is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alabama →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Calvin McBride is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Calvin McBride is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Decatur 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 Calvin McBride

Where is James Calvin McBride's law office located?
James Calvin McBride's law practice is located in Decatur, Alabama. The firm is J Calvin Mcbride. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Calvin McBride handle?
James Calvin McBride focuses on wills, residential, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Calvin McBride practiced law?
James Calvin McBride has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Calvin McBride go to law school?
James Calvin McBride earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (—).
How can I contact James Calvin McBride for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Calvin McBride received?
James Calvin McBride's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama
- 1981
University of Alabama B.S.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1981

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