Atty. James William Garrett

Atty. James William Garrett

James William Garrett is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, legacy planning and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Richmond Richmond 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Garrett at a glance

James William Garrett is a Principal based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Wheaton College (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Garrett is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, legacy planning and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Garrett's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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 William Garrett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James William Garrett is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Richmond 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 William Garrett

Where is James William Garrett's law office located?
James William Garrett's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Garrett handle?
James William Garrett focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James William Garrett practiced law?
James William Garrett has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James William Garrett go to law school?
James William Garrett earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact James William Garrett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Wheaton College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1990

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