Atty. James J. Parks

Atty. James J. Parks

James J. Parks is a lawyer practicing litigation, adoption, appellate practice and 15 other areas of law.

Southfield Southfield 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Parks at a glance

James J. Parks is a formation, trusts, citizenship, employment, and immigration attorney based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Taft. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1984), and Michigan (1987). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston (Member, Houston, Management Labor Forum, 1982—), Oakland County (Member, Lawyer Referral Service, 1987—) and American (Member, Labor Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Parks is a lawyer practicing litigation, adoption, appellate practice and 15 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Taft in Southfield, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Parks's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

James J. Parks is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Michigan →

Trusts

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Citizenship & Naturalization

James J. Parks is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

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

James J. Parks is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

James J. Parks is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Parks

Where is James J. Parks's law office located?
James J. Parks's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Parks handle?
James J. Parks focuses on formation, trusts, citizenship, employment, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James J. Parks practiced law?
James J. Parks has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James J. Parks go to law school?
James J. Parks earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James J. Parks for a consultation?
You can contact James J. Parks directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James J. Parks received?
James J. Parks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
University of Arizona
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1984
Michigan
Admitted: 1987
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2012

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