Atty. James Morton Gaines

Atty. James Morton Gaines

Mr. James Morton Gaines is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, tax law.

Athens Athens 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James Morton Gaines at a glance

James Morton Gaines is a bankruptcy and tax attorney based in Athens, Alabama. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1969). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D. LL.M., 1969) and Auburn University (B.S. University, 1965). Serands clients in Athens, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Morton Gaines is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, tax law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices in Athens, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Morton Gaines's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Morton Gaines is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Athens 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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Where is James Morton Gaines's law office located?
James Morton Gaines's law practice is located in Athens, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Morton Gaines handle?
James Morton Gaines focuses on bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Morton Gaines practiced law?
James Morton Gaines has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James Morton Gaines go to law school?
James Morton Gaines earned their education at (J.D. LL.M., 1969); (B.S. University, 1965).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. LL.M.
University of Alabama
- 1969
B.S. University
Auburn University
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1969

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