Atty. James Ernest Bailey III

Atty. James Ernest Bailey III

James Ernest Bailey III is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, insolvency, bankruptcy chapter 13 and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 33 years.

Memphis Memphis 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (901) 266-8871 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Ernest Bailey III at a glance

James Ernest Bailey III is a chapter 13, bankruptcy, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993), Arkansas (1994), and Alabama (1996). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Ernest Bailey III is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, insolvency, bankruptcy chapter 13 and 1 other area of law
  • James has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Ernest Bailey III's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

James Ernest Bailey III is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Tennessee →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Ernest Bailey III is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

James Ernest Bailey III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Ernest Bailey III is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Ernest Bailey III

Where is James Ernest Bailey III's law office located?
James Ernest Bailey III's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ernest Bailey III handle?
James Ernest Bailey III focuses on chapter 13, bankruptcy, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Ernest Bailey III practiced law?
James Ernest Bailey III has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1993
Arkansas
Admitted: 1994
Alabama
Admitted: 1996

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