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James L.
Liggins Jr.

  • Senior Counsel

My greatest attribute manifests in my ability to build strong personal relationships. I’m very good at reading the room and tailoring my approach to my audience. In a courtroom setting, as I present my litigation strategy, my emotional intelligence provides a great advantage — I know how to connect with people in a way that makes me very persuasive. 


Attorney Reel: The Real James Liggins


Noted litigator and community ambassador James Liggins Jr. runs a multifaceted practice encompassing contractual disputes, real property litigation and construction concerns, as well as business contractual disputes, criminal defense, health care issues and emergency manager matters. With an in-depth understanding of the toll that litigation can take on clients, James makes every effort to proactively position them to avoid courtroom disputes. If a judge or jury trial ultimately proves to be the best course or action, clients know he will put everything he has into procuring the best outcomes possible.

  • Featured Speaker, “Community Conversations: Black History Month,” Michigan Center for Civic Education, February 24, 2021
  • “Explore the Michigan Small Business Restart Program,” Southwest Michigan First Webinar, July 27, 2020
  • Panelist, “Inclusive Careers: Colors of Leadership,” employer panel hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Career and Student Employment Services at WMU, Kalamazoo, Michigan, January 30, 2020
  • Featured Speaker, “Community Conversations: Black History Month,” Michigan Center for Civic Education, February 24, 2021
  • “Explore the Michigan Small Business Restart Program,” Southwest Michigan First Webinar, July 27, 2020
  • Panelist, “Inclusive Careers: Colors of Leadership,” employer panel hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Career and Student Employment Services at WMU, Kalamazoo, Michigan, January 30, 2020
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James L.
Liggins Jr.

  • Senior Counsel
Kalamazoo

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My greatest attribute manifests in my ability to build strong personal relationships. I’m very good at reading the room and tailoring my approach to my audience. In a courtroom setting, as I present my litigation strategy, my emotional intelligence provides a great advantage — I know how to connect with people in a way that makes me very persuasive. 


Attorney Reel: The Real James Liggins


Noted litigator and community ambassador James Liggins Jr. runs a multifaceted practice encompassing contractual disputes, real property litigation and construction concerns, as well as business contractual disputes, criminal defense, health care issues and emergency manager matters. With an in-depth understanding of the toll that litigation can take on clients, James makes every effort to proactively position them to avoid courtroom disputes. If a judge or jury trial ultimately proves to be the best course or action, clients know he will put everything he has into procuring the best outcomes possible.

  • Featured Speaker, “Community Conversations: Black History Month,” Michigan Center for Civic Education, February 24, 2021
  • “Explore the Michigan Small Business Restart Program,” Southwest Michigan First Webinar, July 27, 2020
  • Panelist, “Inclusive Careers: Colors of Leadership,” employer panel hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Career and Student Employment Services at WMU, Kalamazoo, Michigan, January 30, 2020
  • Featured Speaker, “Community Conversations: Black History Month,” Michigan Center for Civic Education, February 24, 2021
  • “Explore the Michigan Small Business Restart Program,” Southwest Michigan First Webinar, July 27, 2020
  • Panelist, “Inclusive Careers: Colors of Leadership,” employer panel hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Career and Student Employment Services at WMU, Kalamazoo, Michigan, January 30, 2020