Atty. James M. Illston

Atty. James M. Illston

Mr. James M.

Atlanta Atlanta 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Illston at a glance

James M. Illston is a immigration and tax attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2013) and Alabama (2014). Educated at Georgia State University College of Law (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James M. Illston is a lawyer practicing immigration, tax
  • James received a degree from Georgia State University College of Law, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Illston's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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

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Where is James M. Illston's law office located?
James M. Illston's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Illston handle?
James M. Illston focuses on immigration, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James M. Illston practiced law?
James M. Illston has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James M. Illston go to law school?
James M. Illston earned their education at (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

Georgia State University College of Law
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Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2013
Alabama
Admitted: 2014

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