Atty. James Edward Waugh

Atty. James Edward Waugh

James Edward Waugh is a lawyer practicing business law, construction law, probate & trust law and 3 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 10 years.

Memphis Memphis 10 yrs experience 10 year
Call (901) 686-8015 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Edward Waugh at a glance

James Edward Waugh is a trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and business attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2016) and Mississippi (2017). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Waugh is a lawyer practicing business law, construction law, probate & trust law and 3 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 10 years
  • James practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Waugh's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Edward Waugh is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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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 Edward Waugh is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James Edward Waugh is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Edward Waugh

Where is James Edward Waugh's law office located?
James Edward Waugh's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Waugh handle?
James Edward Waugh focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Edward Waugh practiced law?
James Edward Waugh has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
How can I contact James Edward Waugh for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2016
Mississippi
Admitted: 2017

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