Atty. James N. Nolan

Atty. James N. Nolan

Mr. James N.

Birmingham Birmingham 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James N. Nolan at a glance

James N. Nolan is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, and adr. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1978). Educated at Cumberland School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James N. Nolan is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, wrongful termination, arbitration
  • James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James N. Nolan's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

James N. Nolan is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Alabama →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James N. Nolan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James N. Nolan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Birmingham 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James N. Nolan

Where is James N. Nolan's law office located?
James N. Nolan's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James N. Nolan handle?
James N. Nolan focuses on wrongful termination, employment, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James N. Nolan practiced law?
James N. Nolan has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James N. Nolan go to law school?
James N. Nolan earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James N. Nolan for a consultation?
You can contact James N. Nolan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James N. Nolan received?
James N. Nolan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1978

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