Atty. James Meriwether Ottley

Atty. James Meriwether Ottley

Mr. James Meriwether Ottley is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate finance, real estate acquisitions, real estate foreclosure and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (470) 315-2870 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Meriwether Ottley at a glance

James Meriwether Ottley is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Stout Kaiser LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, m&a, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1997). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1997) and Duke University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Meriwether Ottley is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate finance, real estate acquisitions, real estate foreclosure and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Stout Kaiser LLC in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James Meriwether Ottley's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

James Meriwether Ottley is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Georgia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Meriwether Ottley is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Foreclosure Defense

James Meriwether Ottley is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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 Meriwether Ottley

Where is James Meriwether Ottley's law office located?
James Meriwether Ottley's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Stout Kaiser LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Meriwether Ottley handle?
James Meriwether Ottley focuses on real estate, commercial re, m&a, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James Meriwether Ottley practiced law?
James Meriwether Ottley has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Meriwether Ottley go to law school?
James Meriwether Ottley earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James Meriwether Ottley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1997
B.A.
Duke University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1997

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