Atty. James L Daniels

Atty. James L Daniels

James L Daniels is a lawyer practicing business, family, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James L Daniels at a glance

James L Daniels is a personal injury, family law, estate planning, business, and insurance attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1981), U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1985). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1981) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L Daniels is a lawyer practicing business, family, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James L Daniels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L Daniels 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 L Daniels is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

James L Daniels is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James L Daniels is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James L Daniels is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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

James L Daniels is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L Daniels

Where is James L Daniels's law office located?
James L Daniels's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L Daniels handle?
James L Daniels focuses on personal injury, family law, estate planning, business, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James L Daniels practiced law?
James L Daniels has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James L Daniels go to law school?
James L Daniels earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact James L Daniels for a consultation?
You can contact James L Daniels 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 L Daniels received?
James L Daniels's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1981
B.S.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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