Atty. James Kelly Walker

Atty. James Kelly Walker

James Kelly Walker is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance law, tort law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About James Kelly Walker at a glance

James Kelly Walker is a Member based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Petersen & Associates. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Utah (1996) and Idaho U.S. District Court, District of Utah U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2009). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1996) and Utah State University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Salt Lake County Bar Association Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Kelly Walker is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance law, tort law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Petersen & Associates in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

James Kelly Walker's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Kelly Walker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Utah →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Kelly Walker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Kelly Walker is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Kelly Walker

Where is James Kelly Walker's law office located?
James Kelly Walker's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Petersen & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kelly Walker handle?
James Kelly Walker focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has James Kelly Walker practiced law?
James Kelly Walker has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Kelly Walker go to law school?
James Kelly Walker earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James Kelly Walker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1996
B.A.
Utah State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1996
Idaho U.S. District Court, District of Utah U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2009

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