Atty. James Peyton Smith
Hon. James Peyton Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 11, business law and 3 other areas of law.
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James Peyton Smith is a Bkrptcy. J. based in Macon, Georgia. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, E (1981). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1981) and Oxford College of Emory University (A.A. University, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Macon, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. James Peyton Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 11, business law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a A.A. degree from Oxford College of Emory University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices in Macon, GA
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James Peyton Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Peyton Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Peyton Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Peyton Smith is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →
James Peyton Smith is one of 5,320 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Peyton Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Macon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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