Atty. James Carl Duncan

Atty. James Carl Duncan

James Carl Duncan is a lawyer practicing business law, construction law, elder law and 11 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 45 years.

Linden Linden 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James Carl Duncan at a glance

James Carl Duncan is a trusts, contracts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Linden, Tennessee. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1981) and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1981). Serands clients in Linden, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Carl Duncan is a lawyer practicing business law, construction law, elder law and 11 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Linden, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Carl Duncan's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Carl Duncan is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Contracts

James Carl Duncan is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

James Carl Duncan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

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 Carl Duncan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Carl Duncan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Carl Duncan

Where is James Carl Duncan's law office located?
James Carl Duncan's law practice is located in Linden, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Carl Duncan handle?
James Carl Duncan focuses on trusts, contracts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Carl Duncan practiced law?
James Carl Duncan has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Carl Duncan go to law school?
James Carl Duncan earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact James Carl Duncan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tennessee College of Law
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988

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