Atty. James David Beard

Atty. James David Beard

James David Beard is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, elder law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Beard at a glance

James David Beard is a Member based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at JD Beard Law PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trusts and elder law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 2001) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James David Beard is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, elder law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at JD Beard Law PLLC in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James David Beard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James David Beard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlottesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James David Beard

Where is James David Beard's law office located?
James David Beard's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is JD Beard Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Beard handle?
James David Beard focuses on trusts, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James David Beard practiced law?
James David Beard has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James David Beard go to law school?
James David Beard earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 2001
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001

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