Atty. James L. Harris

Atty. James L. Harris

James L. Harris is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, taxation, wills and 4 other areas of law.

Fayetteville Fayetteville 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Harris at a glance

James L. Harris is an Of Counsel based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, practicing at Hall Estill. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1990). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1988) and University of Arkansas (B.S.B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington County, Arkansas (Member, Taxation and Probate Sections) and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Arkansas State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Fayetteville, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James L. Harris is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, taxation, wills and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Hall Estill in Fayetteville, AR

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James L. Harris is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Arkansas →

Trusts

James L. Harris is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Arkansas →

Probate

James L. Harris is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →

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. Harris is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arkansas →

Employment Law

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

James L. Harris is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. Harris

Where is James L. Harris's law office located?
James L. Harris's law practice is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The firm is Hall Estill. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Harris handle?
James L. Harris focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has James L. Harris practiced law?
James L. Harris has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James L. Harris go to law school?
James L. Harris earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S.B.A., 1985).
How can I contact James L. Harris for a consultation?
You can contact James L. Harris 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. Harris received?
James L. Harris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1988
B.S.B.A.
University of Arkansas
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1990

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