Atty. James Edward Benton

Atty. James Edward Benton

James Edward Benton is a lawyer practicing business, taxation law. James received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1988, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Saint Marys Saint Marys 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About James Edward Benton at a glance

James Edward Benton is a Shippensburg Univ. based in Saint Marys, Georgia. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2001). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 2001) and Northern Illinois University (B.S. Accounting, 1988). Serands clients in Saint Marys, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Benton is a lawyer practicing business, taxation law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1988, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices in Saint Marys, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Benton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Saint Marys 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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Where is James Edward Benton's law office located?
James Edward Benton's law practice is located in Saint Marys, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Benton handle?
James Edward Benton focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James Edward Benton practiced law?
James Edward Benton has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Edward Benton go to law school?
James Edward Benton earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Accounting, 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 2001
B.S. Accounting
Northern Illinois University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2001

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