Atty. James Maxwell Orendorff

Atty. James Maxwell Orendorff

James Maxwell Orendorff is a lawyer practicing general business law, transaction practice, business law and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Fresno State College in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Troy Troy 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About James Maxwell Orendorff at a glance

James Maxwell Orendorff is a wills, trusts, business, and real estate attorney based in Troy, Alabama. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in California (1964), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1964), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1966), and U.S. Supreme Court (1969). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1963) and Fresno State College (B.S., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Troy, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Maxwell Orendorff is a lawyer practicing general business law, transaction practice, business law and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Fresno State College in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • James practices in Troy, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Maxwell Orendorff's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James Maxwell Orendorff is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Alabama →

Trusts

James Maxwell Orendorff is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Maxwell Orendorff is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Real Estate Law

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

James Maxwell Orendorff is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Maxwell Orendorff

Where is James Maxwell Orendorff's law office located?
James Maxwell Orendorff's law practice is located in Troy, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Maxwell Orendorff handle?
James Maxwell Orendorff focuses on wills, trusts, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Maxwell Orendorff practiced law?
James Maxwell Orendorff has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did James Maxwell Orendorff go to law school?
James Maxwell Orendorff earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S., 1960).
How can I contact James Maxwell Orendorff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Maxwell Orendorff received?
James Maxwell Orendorff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1963
B.S.
Fresno State College
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969

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