Atty. James D. Farris
James D. Farris is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 45+ Years Experience
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About James D. Farris at a Glance
James D. Farris is a estate planning and real estate attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1981). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D. History, 1981) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A. History, 1976). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James D. Farris
- James D. Farris is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning
- James received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices in Memphis, TN
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James D. Farris's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. Farris handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Estate Planning & Probate in Memphis
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James D. Farris is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Real Estate Law in Memphis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 Memphis 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 venue, 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose James D. Farris
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James D. Farris's practice in the field of estate planning and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James D. Farris brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning and real estate, James D. Farris can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means James D. Farris attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James D. Farris Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James D. Farris has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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