Atty. James E. Shoffey
James E. Shoffey is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, negligence law, tort law and 5 other areas of law.
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James E. Shoffey is a wills, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1951). Educated at University of Arkansas J.D. (—). Serves clients in Fort Smith, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Shoffey is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, negligence law, tort law and 5 other areas of law
- James has been licensed for 75 years
- James practices in Fort Smith, AR
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James E. Shoffey is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Arkansas →
James E. Shoffey is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →
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 E. Shoffey is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James E. Shoffey is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Arkansas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James E. Shoffey is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Arkansas →
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Why local counsel matters in Arkansas
Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Smith are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas 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 Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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