Atty. S. James Wallace
S. James Wallace is a lawyer practicing utility law, commercial law, family law and 9 other areas of law.
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S. James Wallace is a chapter 7, chapter 13, family law, business, and bankruptcy attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1978), and West Virginia (2007). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1978) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County (Member, Technology Utilization Committee) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- S. James Wallace is a lawyer practicing utility law, commercial law, family law and 9 other areas of law
- S. received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- S. practices in Pittsburgh, PA
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S. James Wallace is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Pennsylvania →
S. James Wallace is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
S. James Wallace is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
S. James Wallace is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
S. James Wallace is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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