Atty. James J Viau
James J Viau is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Northern Michigan University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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James J Viau is a Member based in Escanaba, Michigan, practicing at James J. Viau, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1990). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1990) and Northern Michigan University (B.A., 1987). Active member of Delta County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Michigan Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Escanaba, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J Viau is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Northern Michigan University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- James practices at James J. Viau, P.C. in Escanaba, MI
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James J Viau's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J Viau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 J Viau is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James J Viau is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James J Viau is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James J Viau is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Michigan →
James J Viau is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →
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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 Escanaba 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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