Atty. Kathryn J. Ely
Member, John A. Campbell Moot Court Board.
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About Kathryn J. Ely at a glance
Kathryn J. Ely is an Of Counsel based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at DeGaris Law. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1994). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Birmingham-Southern College (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham Bar Association Alabama State Bar Defense Research Institute Alabama Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Member, John A. Campbell Moot Court Board
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Constitutional Law
- Member, Psychology Review
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Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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