Atty. James Edward Bourne
James Edward Bourne is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.
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James Edward Bourne is a Partner based in New Albany, Indiana, practicing at Forrest & Bourne. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1965), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1965), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1969), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1990). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington (J.D., 1965) and Indiana University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indiana State (President, 2002-2003 Chair, House of Delegates, 1997-1998) and American Bar Associations Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New Albany, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Edward Bourne is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
- James practices at Forrest & Bourne in New Albany, IN
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Edward Bourne is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Indiana →
James Edward Bourne is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Indiana →
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 Edward Bourne is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James Edward Bourne is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Indiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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