Atty. Jim Ellis
Jim Ellis is a lawyer practicing criminal law, professional athlete contract, personal injury. Jim received a B.S. degree from University of Louisville in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Jim Ellis is a contracts, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1984) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1984). Educated at Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky (J.D., 1983) and University of Louisville (B.S. Political, 1978). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Ellis is a lawyer practicing criminal law, professional athlete contract, personal injury
- Jim received a B.S. degree from University of Louisville in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Jim practices in Louisville, KY
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Jim Ellis is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Kentucky →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jim Ellis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Jim Ellis is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Kentucky →
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Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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