Atty. James M. Walters

Atty. James M. Walters

Mr. James M.

Atlanta Atlanta 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Walters at a glance

James M. Walters is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on wills, employment, real estate, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1970), Nebraska (1970), and Supreme Court of Georgia, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and Georgia Court of App (1972). Educated at University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, NE (J.D. University, 1970) and University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (B.A. University, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James M. Walters is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, real estate, collective bargaining and arbitration and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Walters's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James M. Walters is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James M. Walters is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James M. Walters is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James M. Walters is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Walters

Where is James M. Walters's law office located?
James M. Walters's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Walters handle?
James M. Walters focuses on wills, employment, real estate, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James M. Walters practiced law?
James M. Walters has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James M. Walters go to law school?
James M. Walters earned their education at (J.D. University, 1970); (B.A. University, 1967).
How can I contact James M. Walters for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Walters 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 M. Walters received?
James M. Walters's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, NE
- 1970
B.A. University
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1970
Nebraska
Admitted: 1970
Supreme Court of Georgia, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and Georgia Court of App
Admitted: 1972

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