Atty. James T. Ranney

Atty. James T. Ranney

James T. Ranney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, employment rights and 3 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James T. Ranney at a glance

James T. Ranney is a Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at James T. Ranney, Esq.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, class action, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1969), Pennsylvania (1971), and Montana U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Seventh and Ninth Circuits (1980). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1969) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1966). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James T. Ranney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, employment rights and 3 other areas of law
  • James T. received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James T. practices at James T. Ranney, Esq. in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Ranney's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James T. Ranney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

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

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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. Ranney

Where is James T. Ranney's law office located?
James T. Ranney's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is James T. Ranney, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Ranney handle?
James T. Ranney focuses on criminal defense, employment, class action, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James T. Ranney practiced law?
James T. Ranney has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James T. Ranney go to law school?
James T. Ranney earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact James T. Ranney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1969
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1969
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1971
Montana U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Seventh and Ninth Circuits
Admitted: 1980

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