Atty. James T. Giles

Atty. James T. Giles

James T. Giles is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil rights, arbitration.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About James T. Giles at a glance

James T. Giles is an Of Counsel based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Troutman Pepper Locke. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1968). Educated at Yale University Law School (LL.B., 1967) and Amherst College (B.A., 1964). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James T. Giles is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil rights, arbitration
  • James received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices at Troutman Pepper Locke in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Giles's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Mediation & Arbitration

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

James T. Giles is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Philadelphia 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James T. Giles

Where is James T. Giles's law office located?
James T. Giles's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Troutman Pepper Locke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Giles handle?
James T. Giles focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James T. Giles practiced law?
James T. Giles has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James T. Giles go to law school?
James T. Giles earned their education at (LL.B., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact James T. Giles for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Yale University Law School
- 1967
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1968

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