Atty. Chidi I. James

Atty. Chidi I. James

Chidi I. James is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

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Profile Summary

About Chidi I. James at a glance

Chidi I. James is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Blankingship & Keith PC. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Chidi I. James is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Chidi I., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2012
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chidi I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Chidi I. James's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Chidi I. James is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Chidi I. James is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →

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 Fairfax 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 Chidi I. James

Where is Chidi I. James's law office located?
Chidi I. James's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Blankingship & Keith PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chidi I. James handle?
Chidi I. James focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did Chidi I. James go to law school?
Chidi I. James earned their education at (J.D., 2001).
How can I contact Chidi I. James for a consultation?
You can contact Chidi I. James directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chidi I. James received?
Chidi I. James's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation.

Education

J.D.
George Mason University
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Eagles – Most Respected Attorneys in the Commonwealth – 2012 - Virginia Living Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington’s Best Legal Minds – 2011 – Washingtonian Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Young Lawyers – Rising Star 2009 – Richmond Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Young Attorneys in Virginia – Rising Star 2008 – Richmond Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Virginia Lawyers – Rising Star 2007 – Richmond Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — L. Douglas Wilder Vanguard Award - Old Dominion Bar Association, 2008
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Washington (D.C.)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Washington (DC)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Virginia, Virginia State Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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