Atty. James Robert Gillis

Atty. James Robert Gillis

Mr. James Robert Gillis is a lawyer.

Birmingham Birmingham 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (659) 599-9508 Book Appointment

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About James Robert Gillis at a glance

James Robert Gillis is a Morris Avenue Legal Center based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Texas (Inactive) (1988) and Alabama (1990). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D. AL, 1988) and University of Alabama (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Robert Gillis is a lawyer
  • James Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James Robert practices in Birmingham, AL

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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James Robert Gillis's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Robert Gillis has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Robert Gillis go to law school?
James Robert Gillis earned their education at (J.D. AL, 1988); (B.A., 1985).
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Education

J.D. AL
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1988
B.A.
University of Alabama
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas (Inactive)
Admitted: 1988
Alabama
Admitted: 1990

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