Atty. James Clark Rather, Jr

Atty. James Clark Rather, Jr

James Clark Rather, Jr is a lawyer practicing transportation & trucking, products liability, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Trinity University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Mandeville Mandeville 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James Clark Rather, Jr at a glance

James Clark Rather, Jr is a Director based in Mandeville, Louisiana, practicing at Alker & Rather, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1998) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1998). Educated at Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (J.D., 1998) and Trinity University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Mandeville, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Clark Rather, Jr is a lawyer practicing transportation & trucking, products liability, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Trinity University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Alker & Rather, LLC in Mandeville, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James Clark Rather, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Clark Rather, Jr is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

James Clark Rather, Jr is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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James Clark Rather, Jr is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Clark Rather, Jr

Where is James Clark Rather, Jr's law office located?
James Clark Rather, Jr's law practice is located in Mandeville, Louisiana. The firm is Alker & Rather, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Clark Rather, Jr handle?
James Clark Rather, Jr focuses on business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James Clark Rather, Jr practiced law?
James Clark Rather, Jr has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Clark Rather, Jr go to law school?
James Clark Rather, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact James Clark Rather, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Clark Rather, Jr received?
James Clark Rather, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
- 1998
B.A.
Trinity University
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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