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Atty. James Willard McIlrath

Atty. James Willard McIlrath

James Willard McIlrath is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa, employee stock ownership plans and 6 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Orlando Orlando 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James Willard McIlrath at a glance

James Willard McIlrath is a Member based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at McIlrath Law Firm, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1979). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1987) and Indiana University (A.B. English, 1974). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Orange County Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business) The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Willard McIlrath is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa, employee stock ownership plans and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at McIlrath Law Firm, PLLC in Orlando, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Willard McIlrath's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Willard McIlrath is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

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

James Willard McIlrath is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Willard McIlrath is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

James Willard McIlrath is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Willard McIlrath

Where is James Willard McIlrath's law office located?
James Willard McIlrath's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is McIlrath Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Willard McIlrath handle?
James Willard McIlrath focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Willard McIlrath practiced law?
James Willard McIlrath has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Willard McIlrath go to law school?
James Willard McIlrath earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B. English, 1974).
How can I contact James Willard McIlrath for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Willard McIlrath received?
James Willard McIlrath's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1987
A.B. English
Indiana University
- 1974

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1979

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