Atty. James J Macafee
Mr. James J Macafee is a lawyer practicing consumer law, bankruptcy, litigation.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Salem, OR · 47+ Years Experience
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About James J Macafee at a Glance
James J Macafee is an Of Counsel based in Salem, Oregon, practicing at Rank & Karnes Law PC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1979). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1979) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Salem, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James J Macafee
- Mr. James J Macafee is a lawyer practicing consumer law, bankruptcy, litigation
- James received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- James practices at Rank & Karnes Law PC in Salem, OR
Practice Areas Explained
James J Macafee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J Macafee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salem.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Salem
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James J Macafee is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Oregon →
Civil Litigation in Salem
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James J Macafee is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Consumer Protection in Salem
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
James J Macafee is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salem
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Salem Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salem-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Salem Choose James J Macafee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James J Macafee's practice in the field of bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James J Macafee brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer, James J Macafee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salem
A Salem-based practice means James J Macafee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James J Macafee Handles in Salem
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James J Macafee has experience with under Oregon law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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