Atty. Philip E James, Jr

Atty. Philip E James, Jr

Philip E James, Jr is a lawyer practicing real estate property law, title examination, successions and family probate law and 2 other areas of law. Philip received a A.B. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1962, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Metairie Metairie 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip E James, Jr at a glance

Philip E James, Jr is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Henican, James & Cleveland. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1964). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (LL.B., 1964) and Tulane University of Louisiana (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip E James, Jr is a lawyer practicing real estate property law, title examination, successions and family probate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Philip received a A.B. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1962, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Philip practices at Henican, James & Cleveland in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip E James, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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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Land Use & Zoning

Philip E James, Jr is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip E James, Jr

Where is Philip E James, Jr's law office located?
Philip E James, Jr's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is Henican, James & Cleveland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip E James, Jr handle?
Philip E James, Jr focuses on probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Philip E James, Jr practiced law?
Philip E James, Jr has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Philip E James, Jr go to law school?
Philip E James, Jr earned their education at (LL.B., 1964); (A.B., 1962).
How can I contact Philip E James, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Philip E James, Jr received?
Philip E James, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1964
A.B.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1964

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