Atty. James Whitten Ellerman

Atty. James Whitten Ellerman

James Whitten Ellerman is a lawyer practicing business law, business transactions, buying and selling of businesses and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Roanoke Roanoke 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About James Whitten Ellerman at a glance

James Whitten Ellerman is a Member based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Whitlow & Youell, PLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2005), West Virginia (Inactive) (2006), and Florida (2010). Educated at University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 2005) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 2001). Active member of Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Whitten Ellerman is a lawyer practicing business law, business transactions, buying and selling of businesses and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices at Whitlow & Youell, PLC in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Whitten Ellerman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Whitten Ellerman 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.

James Whitten Ellerman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Whitten Ellerman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

James Whitten Ellerman is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Whitten Ellerman is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roanoke are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Whitten Ellerman

Where is James Whitten Ellerman's law office located?
James Whitten Ellerman's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The firm is Whitlow & Youell, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Whitten Ellerman handle?
James Whitten Ellerman focuses on business, real estate, zoning, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Whitten Ellerman practiced law?
James Whitten Ellerman has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Whitten Ellerman go to law school?
James Whitten Ellerman earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact James Whitten Ellerman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2005
West Virginia (Inactive)
Admitted: 2006
Florida
Admitted: 2010

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