Atty. James R. Demmel
James R. Demmel is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, family law, collaborative family law and 4 other areas of law.
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James R. Demmel is a divorce, child custody, family law, estate planning, and alimony attorney based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2003) and U.S. Supreme Court (2008). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Pennsylvania State University (M.C.P. Community, 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dauphin County, Cumberland County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, President 2012 & 2013, Member of the Collaborative Professionals of Central Pennsylvania, and President of Dauphin County Bar Association Family Law Section 2013. Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R. Demmel is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, family law, collaborative family law and 4 other areas of law
- James received a M.C.P. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
- James practices in Harrisburg, PA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James R. Demmel is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James R. Demmel is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James R. Demmel is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James R. Demmel is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James R. Demmel is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Harrisburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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