Practice Areas

Focused Guidance for
Complex Legal Problems.

Explore the firm’s principal areas of practice and choose a service to read detailed information, common questions and what to expect.

How James Can Help

Legal problems rarely arrive with a clear roadmap. Each practice-area page explains the kinds of matters James handles, how representation may work and questions clients commonly ask.

01

Criminal Defense

Defense for felony, misdemeanor, civil-infraction and expungement matters.

  • Felony and misdemeanor charges
  • Driving and traffic-related offenses
  • Civil infractions
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02

Divorce & Family Law

Guidance through divorce, custody, support, parenting time and protection matters.

  • Contested and uncontested divorce
  • Child custody and parenting plans
  • Parenting time disputes
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03

Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 guidance when debt has become difficult to manage.

  • Chapter 7 bankruptcy evaluation and filing
  • Chapter 13 repayment-plan cases
  • Creditor and collection concerns
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04

Landlord–Tenant

Representation for evictions, unlawful-eviction claims and related disputes.

  • Eviction proceedings
  • Notice and filing questions
  • Nonpayment and lease disputes
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05

Contracts

Drafting and review that clarifies obligations before an agreement is signed.

  • Contract review before signing
  • Drafting straightforward agreements
  • Identifying unclear or one-sided provisions
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06

Civil Litigation

Experienced advocacy when a personal or business dispute moves toward court.

  • Pre-suit dispute evaluation
  • Plaintiff and defendant representation
  • Pleadings and court filings
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A Clearer First Step

What Happens Next?

01

Schedule a Consultation

Choose a convenient way to start the conversation.

02

Explain What’s Happening

Share the timeline, documents and immediate concerns.

03

Understand Your Options

Get a practical explanation of possible paths and priorities.

04

Decide How to Proceed

Make an informed decision about the next step.

You Don’t Have to
Figure This Out Alone.

Start with a conversation about your situation and how James may be able to help.

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