Atty. James M. Giffels

Atty. James M. Giffels

James M. Giffels is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil trial practice, labor and employment and 8 other areas of law.

Portage Portage 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Giffels at a glance

James M. Giffels is a Member based in Portage, Michigan, practicing at Giffels Law Office, PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, workers comp, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1994) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1995). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A., 1988). Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Portage, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Giffels is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil trial practice, labor and employment and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Giffels Law Office, PLLC in Portage, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Giffels's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James M. Giffels is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Michigan →

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 M. Giffels is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

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

James M. Giffels is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James M. Giffels is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Michigan →

Motorcycle Accidents

James M. Giffels is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Giffels

Where is James M. Giffels's law office located?
James M. Giffels's law practice is located in Portage, Michigan. The firm is Giffels Law Office, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Giffels handle?
James M. Giffels focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, workers comp, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James M. Giffels practiced law?
James M. Giffels has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James M. Giffels go to law school?
James M. Giffels earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.B.A., 1988).
How can I contact James M. Giffels for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1994
B.B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1995

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