Atty. James Franklin Smith

Atty. James Franklin Smith

Mr. James Franklin Smith is a lawyer practicing nlrb litigation, sexual harassment, mediation and 2 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 68 yrs experience 68 year
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Profile Summary

About James Franklin Smith at a glance

James Franklin Smith is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, and adr. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1958) and Georgia (1964). Educated at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (A.B. Law, 1953) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC J.D. Law University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC J.D. 1958 North Carolina Law Review - Editorial Staff (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Franklin Smith is a lawyer practicing nlrb litigation, sexual harassment, mediation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC in 1953, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • James practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James Franklin Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Sexual Harassment

James Franklin Smith is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Franklin Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Franklin Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Franklin Smith

Where is James Franklin Smith's law office located?
James Franklin Smith's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Franklin Smith handle?
James Franklin Smith focuses on sexual harassment, employment, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James Franklin Smith practiced law?
James Franklin Smith has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did James Franklin Smith go to law school?
James Franklin Smith earned their education at (A.B. Law, 1953); (—).
How can I contact James Franklin Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Franklin Smith received?
James Franklin Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

A.B. Law
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- 1953
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC J.D. Law University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC J.D. 1958 North Carolina Law Review - Editorial Staff
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1958
Georgia
Admitted: 1964

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