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About James V. Chafin at a glance
James V. Chafin is an Attorney based in Athens, Georgia. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1999) and Georgia (2001). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1999) and University of Georgia B.A. (—). Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James V. Chafin is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, criminal defense and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Georgia, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James practices in Athens, GA
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James V. Chafin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James V. Chafin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James V. Chafin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Georgia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James V. Chafin is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James V. Chafin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James V. Chafin is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James V. Chafin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Athens 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 andnue, 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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