Atty. James Michael Ratcliffe
James Michael Ratcliffe is a lawyer practicing elder law. James received a degree from University of West Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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About James Michael Ratcliffe at a glance
James Michael Ratcliffe is a elder law attorney based in Lihue, Hawaii. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California (1981), Hawaii (1986), and Washington (inactive) (1986). Educated at University of West Los Angeles (—). Serands clients in Lihue, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Ratcliffe is a lawyer practicing elder law
- James received a degree from University of West Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices in Lihue, HI
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James Michael Ratcliffe's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Ratcliffe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why local counsel matters in Hawaii
Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lihue are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii 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 Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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