Atty. James Paul Whitehurst

Atty. James Paul Whitehurst

Mr. James Paul Whitehurst is a lawyer practicing civil law, bankruptcy law, workers compensation law and 3 other areas of law.

Northport Northport 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About James Paul Whitehurst at a glance

James Paul Whitehurst is a Member based in Northport, Alabama, practicing at Whitehurst And Whitehurst. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, workers comp, litigation, civil rights, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1979). Educated at University of Alabama J.D. (—) and Huntingdon College B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Northport, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Paul Whitehurst is a lawyer practicing civil law, bankruptcy law, workers compensation law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Huntingdon College, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Whitehurst & Whitehurst in Northport, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Paul Whitehurst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Paul Whitehurst 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.

James Paul Whitehurst is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Alabama →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Paul Whitehurst is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Paul Whitehurst is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Paul Whitehurst is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Alabama →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

James Paul Whitehurst is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Northport 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 Paul Whitehurst

Where is James Paul Whitehurst's law office located?
James Paul Whitehurst's law practice is located in Northport, Alabama. The firm is Whitehurst And Whitehurst. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Paul Whitehurst handle?
James Paul Whitehurst focuses on bankruptcy, workers comp, litigation, civil rights, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Paul Whitehurst practiced law?
James Paul Whitehurst has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Paul Whitehurst go to law school?
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How can I contact James Paul Whitehurst for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Paul Whitehurst received?
James Paul Whitehurst's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of Alabama J.D.
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Huntingdon College B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1979

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