Atty. James Douglas McElvy

Atty. James Douglas McElvy

Mr. James Douglas McElvy is a lawyer practicing car accidents, trucking accident, personal injury and wrongful death and 5 other areas of law.

Montgomery Montgomery 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James Douglas McElvy at a glance

James Douglas McElvy is a Member based in Montgomery, Alabama, practicing at Mcelvy Law Firm. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on car accidents, trusts, probate, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1971) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and (1978). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1971) and University of Alabama (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Montgomery, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Douglas McElvy is a lawyer practicing car accidents, trucking accident, personal injury and wrongful death and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at McElvy Law Firm in Montgomery, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas McElvy's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Trusts

James Douglas McElvy is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alabama →

Probate

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

Wrongful Death

James Douglas McElvy is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alabama →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Douglas McElvy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Montgomery 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 Douglas McElvy

Where is James Douglas McElvy's law office located?
James Douglas McElvy's law practice is located in Montgomery, Alabama. The firm is Mcelvy Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas McElvy handle?
James Douglas McElvy focuses on car accidents, trusts, probate, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Douglas McElvy practiced law?
James Douglas McElvy has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Douglas McElvy go to law school?
James Douglas McElvy earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact James Douglas McElvy for a consultation?
You can contact James Douglas McElvy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Douglas McElvy received?
James Douglas McElvy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama
- 1971
B.S.
University of Alabama
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and
Admitted: 1978

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