Atty. James Elden Keathley

Atty. James Elden Keathley

James Elden Keathley is a lawyer practicing business law, criminal law, probate & estate planning and 5 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 13 years.

Lansing Lansing 13 yrs experience 13 year
Call (517) 940-6648 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Elden Keathley at a glance

James Elden Keathley is a divorce, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and business attorney based in Lansing, Michigan. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2013). Educated at Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School Class of 2013 (—). Serands clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Elden Keathley is a lawyer practicing business law, criminal law, probate & estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices in Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James Elden Keathley's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Probate

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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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Elden Keathley is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Elden Keathley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Elden Keathley

Where is James Elden Keathley's law office located?
James Elden Keathley's law practice is located in Lansing, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Elden Keathley handle?
James Elden Keathley focuses on divorce, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James Elden Keathley practiced law?
James Elden Keathley has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James Elden Keathley go to law school?
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Education

Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School Class of 2013
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2013

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