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.
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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.
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- 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
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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.
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 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 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 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 →
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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