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About James J. Brissette at a glance
James J. Brissette is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1977). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1977) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James J. Brissette is a lawyer practicing general trial practice, appellate practice, business litigation and 1 other area of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices in Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas Explained
James J. Brissette's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Brissette handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James J. Brissette is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James J. Brissette is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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