Atty. James Edward Rainey
James Edward Rainey is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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James Edward Rainey is a Member based in Franklin, Virginia, practicing at James E. Rainey, PLLC. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1970). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1969) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Franklin-Southampton, Virginia and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Franklin, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Edward Rainey is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 8 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
- James practices at James E. Rainey, PLLC in Franklin, VA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James Edward Rainey is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
James Edward Rainey is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →
James Edward Rainey is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
James Edward Rainey is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
James Edward Rainey is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Franklin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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