Atty. James Earle Reeves

Atty. James Earle Reeves

Mr. James Earle Reeves is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate law, personal injury and 8 other areas of law.

Caruthersville Caruthersville 75 yrs experience 75 year
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About James Earle Reeves at a glance

James Earle Reeves is a Member based in Caruthersville, Missouri, practicing at Ward & Reeves. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1951), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1954), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1955), and South Carolina (1993). Educated at University of Missouri (LL.B., 1951) and University of Missouri (A.B., 1948). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Caruthersville, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Earle Reeves is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate law, personal injury and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri in 1948, and has been licensed for 75 years
  • James practices at Ward & Reeves in Caruthersville, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Earle Reeves's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Earle Reeves is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

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 Earle Reeves is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Earle Reeves is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Earle Reeves is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Earle Reeves is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Earle Reeves

Where is James Earle Reeves's law office located?
James Earle Reeves's law practice is located in Caruthersville, Missouri. The firm is Ward & Reeves. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Earle Reeves handle?
James Earle Reeves focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Earle Reeves practiced law?
James Earle Reeves has 75+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1951.
Where did James Earle Reeves go to law school?
James Earle Reeves earned their education at (LL.B., 1951); (A.B., 1948).
How can I contact James Earle Reeves for a consultation?
You can contact James Earle Reeves 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 Earle Reeves received?
James Earle Reeves's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Missouri
- 1951
A.B.
University of Missouri
- 1948

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1951
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1954
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1955
South Carolina
Admitted: 1993

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