Atty. William Edward James

Atty. William Edward James

William Edward James is a lawyer practicing real property, eminent domain. William received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Edward James at a glance

William Edward James is a Sr. Coun. based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1979). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 1979) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Edward James is a lawyer practicing real property, eminent domain
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward James's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Edward James is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Land Use & Zoning

William Edward James is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Common questions about William Edward James

Where is William Edward James's law office located?
William Edward James's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward James handle?
William Edward James focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Edward James practiced law?
William Edward James has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Edward James go to law school?
William Edward James earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact William Edward James for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Edward James received?
William Edward James's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Memphis
- 1979
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1979

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