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About James M. Bishop at a glance
James M. Bishop is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Smiley Bishop & Porter LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1984). Educated at Mercer University-W. George L.S (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. James M. Bishop is a lawyer practicing general practice and trial, business law, alternative dispute resolution
- James received a degree from Mercer University-W
- George L.S, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices at Smiley Bishop & Porter LLP in Atlanta, GA
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James M. Bishop's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Bishop handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James M. Bishop is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James M. Bishop is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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