Lawyer James A. Patton, Jr., graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point, B.S., 1987; Troy State University - European Division, M.S., International Relations, 1990 University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996, is now employed by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. at 420 20th Street North, Suite 1900 Birmingham, AL 35203.

While being a member of Birmingham and American Bar Associations; Alabama State Bar; Defense Research Institute (Member, Employment Law Committee); Alabama Defense Lawyers Association., James A. Patton, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James A. Patton, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether James A. Patton, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James A. Patton, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James A. Patton, Jr.'s office is located at Birmingham, AL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James A. Patton, Jr. has been admitted in 1996, Alabama; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama. His or her practice areas include Employment Law(70%); Restrictive Covenants(30%).

James A. Patton, Jr.'s college and law school education includes United States Military Academy at West Point, B.S., 1987; Troy State University - European Division, M.S., International Relations, 1990, University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996. Other biographical background includes Distinguished Cadet, United States Military Academy at West Point. Hugo Black Scholar, University of Alabama School of Law. Order of the Coif. Member, John A. Campbell Moot Court Board, 1995-1996. Senior Lead Article Editor, Alabama Law Review. Law Clerk to the Honorable Ira DeMent, United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, 1996-1997. Member, Birmingham Downtown Kiwanis Club, Chairman - Youth of the Youth Committee, 2007-2014. Member, Board of Directors, Birmingham Downtown Kiwanis Club, 2010-2012, 2013-2015. Member, Board of Directors, Center Management, Inc. (Harbert Center), 2009-2013. President, West Point Society of Birmingham, 2007-2012. Board Member, Bridgett's Home Incorporated, 2008-2013. Alabama Super Lawyer 2013. Member, Personnel Committee, South Highland Presbyterian Church, 2008-2013; Frequent Lecturer on Employment Law Topics.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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