Atty. Jim Ellis

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.

Louisville Louisville 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Jim Ellis at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

Jim Ellis's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Jim Ellis is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Kentucky →

Personal Injury

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 →

Criminal Defense

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 →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jim Ellis

Where is Jim Ellis's law office located?
Jim Ellis's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jim Ellis handle?
Jim Ellis focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Jim Ellis practiced law?
Jim Ellis has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Jim Ellis go to law school?
Jim Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. Political, 1978).
How can I contact Jim Ellis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
- 1983
B.S. Political
University of Louisville
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1984

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