Atty. James Howard Whitmer
Mr. James Howard Whitmer is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law, personal injury law, workers compensation law.
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James Howard Whitmer is a Member based in Gainesville, Georgia, practicing at Whitmer & Law. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1975), Georgia (1976), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1979). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1974) and Western State University (B.S.L., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Northeastern-Gainesville and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia State Bar of California. Serands clients in Gainesville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Howard Whitmer is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law, personal injury law, workers compensation law
- James received a B.S.L. degree from Western State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at Whitmer & Law in Gainesville, GA
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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 Howard Whitmer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Howard Whitmer is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Howard Whitmer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
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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 Gainesville 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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