Atty. James L. Ford, Sr.

Atty. James L. Ford, Sr.

James L. Ford, Sr. is a lawyer practicing business litigation, fiduciary litigation, professional liability and 8 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Ford, Sr. at a glance

James L. Ford, Sr. is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at James Lee Ford A Professional Corporation. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1973) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia The Florida Bar American Association for Justice Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Florida Justice Association Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Ford, Sr. is a lawyer practicing business litigation, fiduciary litigation, professional liability and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at James Lee Ford A Professional Corporation in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Ford, Sr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

James L. Ford, Sr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James L. Ford, Sr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Class Action

James L. Ford, Sr. is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Georgia →

Product Liability

James L. Ford, Sr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. Ford, Sr.

Where is James L. Ford, Sr.'s law office located?
James L. Ford, Sr.'s law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is James Lee Ford A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Ford, Sr. handle?
James L. Ford, Sr. focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James L. Ford, Sr. practiced law?
James L. Ford, Sr. has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James L. Ford, Sr. go to law school?
James L. Ford, Sr. earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James L. Ford, Sr. for a consultation?
You can contact James L. Ford, Sr. 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. Ford, Sr. received?
James L. Ford, Sr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1973
B.B.A.
University of Georgia
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989
Florida
Admitted: 2006

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