Atty. James Williams Henley

Atty. James Williams Henley

James Williams Henley is a lawyer practicing commercial law, collection, property law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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About James Williams Henley at a glance

James Williams Henley is a Member based in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, practicing at Henley, Lotterhos & Henley, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1979). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1979) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Copiah County and American Bar Associations Mississippi State Bar Commercial Law League of America. Serands clients in Hazlehurst, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Williams Henley is a lawyer practicing commercial law, collection, property law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Henley, Lotterhos & Henley, PLLC in Hazlehurst, MS and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James Williams Henley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Williams Henley 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Williams Henley is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Mississippi →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James Williams Henley is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Williams Henley

Where is James Williams Henley's law office located?
James Williams Henley's law practice is located in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. The firm is Henley, Lotterhos & Henley, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Williams Henley handle?
James Williams Henley focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James Williams Henley practiced law?
James Williams Henley has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Williams Henley go to law school?
James Williams Henley earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.B.A., 1976).
How can I contact James Williams Henley for a consultation?
You can contact James Williams Henley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Williams Henley received?
James Williams Henley's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1979
B.B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1979

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