Atty. James Ellis Ward

Atty. James Ellis Ward

James Ellis Ward is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

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About James Ellis Ward at a glance

James Ellis Ward is a business and real estate attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2002). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 2002) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S., 1998). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Ellis Ward is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James practices in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Ellis Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Ellis Ward is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Chattanooga 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 Ellis Ward

Where is James Ellis Ward's law office located?
James Ellis Ward's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ellis Ward handle?
James Ellis Ward focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Ellis Ward practiced law?
James Ellis Ward has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James Ellis Ward go to law school?
James Ellis Ward earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1998).
How can I contact James Ellis Ward for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 2002
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2002

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