Atty. James W Shotwell
James W Shotwell is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal trial practice, personal injury, family and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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James W Shotwell is a Member based in Tawas City, Michigan, practicing at James W. Shotwell. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, child custody, and probate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1975) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1975). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 23rd Judicial Circuit Bar Association (President, 1979-1980 1981-1982) State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Tawas City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W Shotwell is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal trial practice, personal injury, family and 9 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at James W. Shotwell in Tawas City, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W Shotwell 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 W Shotwell is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
James W Shotwell is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Michigan →
James W Shotwell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
James W Shotwell is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →
James W Shotwell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tawas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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