Atty. James Edward Ellison

Atty. James Edward Ellison

James Edward Ellison is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, business litigation, education. James received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Harrisburg Harrisburg 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James Edward Ellison at a glance

James Edward Ellison is an Attorney based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at Rhoads & Sinon LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania United States Cour (1998). Educated at Temple University (B.A., 1993) and Widener University School of Law, Delaware J.D. 1997 Widener Scholar Widener University School of Law, Delaware J.D. Widener Law Symposium Journal Widener University School of Law, Delaware J (—). Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Ellison is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, business litigation, education
  • James received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Rhoads & Sinon LLP in Harrisburg, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Ellison's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Edward Ellison is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Edward Ellison is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Edward Ellison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Edward Ellison is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Edward Ellison

Where is James Edward Ellison's law office located?
James Edward Ellison's law practice is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The firm is Rhoads & Sinon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Ellison handle?
James Edward Ellison focuses on employment, business, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Edward Ellison practiced law?
James Edward Ellison has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Edward Ellison go to law school?
James Edward Ellison earned their education at (B.A., 1993); (—).
How can I contact James Edward Ellison for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Temple University
- 1993
Widener University School of Law, Delaware J.D. 1997 Widener Scholar Widener University School of Law, Delaware J.D. Widener Law Symposium Journal Widener University School of Law, Delaware J
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania United States Cour
Admitted: 1998

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