James Bant Atwood Jr.

James Bant Atwood Jr.

also known as Jay Atwood

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 25 years

General practice Lawyer at Ryland, AL
Practice Areas: General Practice, Education, Uncontested Divorce, Mediation

Attorney at Law, Po Box 8, Ryland, AL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008
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About James

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Education 25%

I support families in legal matters related to securing appropriate 504 and IEP accommodations for their children.

25%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

My fees are affordable.

15%
Mediation 10%

I have been listed on the Roster of Alabama State Court Mediators of the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 25 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2000

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

J.B. Atwood, Jr.

Attorney at Law, Po Box 8, Ryland, AL, 35767

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Posted by Amanda | September 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Legal Support

I had excellent experience working with this attorney. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone looking for someone professional, trustworthy, experienced and dedicated to their clients.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Disbarment issued in AL, 2008

updated on 09/09/2026

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Alabama State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

James’s comment:

“I assisted a disbarred attorney in the unauthorized practice of law.”

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Contract Analyst, U.S. Army

2019 - 2024

Contract Specialist, U.S. Army

2002 - 2010

Trial Defense, Legal Assistance, Administrative Law,, U.S. Army

Associations

2025 - Present

Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution

Listed on Roster of Alabama State Court Mediators

Huntsville Madison County Bar Association

Alabama State Bar

Member

2005 - 2008

American Bar Association

Member, Military Law Committee

Education

2000

University of Arkansas School of Law - Fayetteville

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Alabama

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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