John Tanner James

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James Legal, PLLC

Experience: 12 years

Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate and 2 others

Experience 12y

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Born in a small Central Kentucky town, my family moved to West Virginia chasing the dream of self-employment. I went to college at Marshall University where I graduated cum laude, and then attended the University of Kentucky College of Law. Country roads brought me home to WV with a fresh law degree and a job at a respected regional defense firm. There I handled a wide variety of cases, including: car accidents, commercial truck accidents, wrongful death, property damage, workers' compensation, deliberate intent, asbestos litigation, insurance coverage, debt collection, and appellate work. I was able to learn from some of the best attorneys in our state, and that experience is an integral component of my practice.

But there is another part that is equally important: my motivation.

Growing up in a family business, I remember watching my parents fret over legal issues. For them the law was mysterious and overwhelming -- a complicated labyrinth with pitfalls around every corner. Over time I realized that this anxiety wasn't unique to my family; it was the norm.

So I decided many years ago that my role would be to guide clients through that labyrinth. I wanted to help people like my parents rest easy at night by showing them the law is nothing to fear. That’s why I became an attorney: not just to be an advocate, but to be a counselor.

As a solo lawyer, I will give you tailored, dedicated care. Too many people have a negative experience with attorneys -- the process feels too transactional and impersonal. We will explore your issues together and develop a plan to meet your goals together. The law can be complex, but it is not as intimidating when you have a partner. Together we will get results.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

West Virginia

West Virginia State Bar
ID Number: 11687
Since 2011

Education

2008 - 2011

University of Kentucky College of Law

J.D. (2011) | Law

Activities: Editor - Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Law

2002 - 2007

Marshall University

B.A. (2007) | Advertising, German

Honors: Cum laude

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James Legal PLLC PO Box 640 Barboursville WV 25504 Telephone: (304) 504-7675

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Experience: 12 years

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Phone: (304) 504-7675

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

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Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

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