Atty. James Michael Stephenson

Atty. James Michael Stephenson

James Michael Stephenson is a lawyer practicing corporate law, school law, municipal law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Arkansas State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

West Memphis West Memphis 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Stephenson at a glance

James Michael Stephenson is a Member based in West Memphis, Arkansas. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wills, business, ssd, estate litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1991), Tennessee (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (1991). Educated at Cecil C. Humphrey School of Law at Memphis State University (J.D., 1991) and Arkansas State University (B.S. Business, 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Crittenden County and Arkansas Bar Associations. Serands clients in West Memphis, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Stephenson is a lawyer practicing corporate law, school law, municipal law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Arkansas State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices in West Memphis, AR

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Stephenson's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James Michael Stephenson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Arkansas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Michael Stephenson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James Michael Stephenson is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Arkansas →

Estate & Trust Litigation

James Michael Stephenson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Arkansas →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Michael Stephenson is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Stephenson

Where is James Michael Stephenson's law office located?
James Michael Stephenson's law practice is located in West Memphis, Arkansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Stephenson handle?
James Michael Stephenson focuses on wills, business, ssd, estate litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has James Michael Stephenson practiced law?
James Michael Stephenson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Michael Stephenson go to law school?
James Michael Stephenson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Business, 1986).
How can I contact James Michael Stephenson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Michael Stephenson received?
James Michael Stephenson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cecil C. Humphrey School of Law at Memphis State University
- 1991
B.S. Business
Arkansas State University
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1991
Tennessee
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
Admitted: 1991

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