Atty. James Melvin Edwards
Mr. James Melvin Edwards is a lawyer practicing construction / development, equipment finance / leasing, corporate finance & securities and 3 other areas of law.
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James Melvin Edwards is a Partner based in Montgomery, Alabama, practicing at Balch And Bingham Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1979). Educated at The University of Alabama School of Law (J.D. Taxation, 1979) and The University of Alabama (B.S. Accounting, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Montgomery, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Melvin Edwards is a lawyer practicing construction / development, equipment finance / leasing, corporate finance & securities and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from The University of Alabama in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- James practices at Balch & Bingham LLP in Montgomery, AL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Melvin Edwards is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alabama →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Melvin Edwards is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Melvin Edwards is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →
James Melvin Edwards is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Alabama →
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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 Montgomery 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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