Atty. James Morton Gaines
Mr. James Morton Gaines is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, tax law.
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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
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Morton Gaines is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Alabama →
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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