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About James E. Wilbanks at a glance
James E. Wilbanks is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, employment, and workers comp attorney based in Cohutta, Georgia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1984). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1984) and Dalton Junior College (A.A. West, 1979). Serands clients in Cohutta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Hon. James E. Wilbanks is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, criminal defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
- James received a A.A. degree from Dalton Junior College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices in Cohutta, GA
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James E. Wilbanks's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Wilbanks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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. Wilbanks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
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. Wilbanks is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James E. Wilbanks is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James E. Wilbanks is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James E. Wilbanks is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cohutta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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