Atty. Derek M James
Mr. Derek M James is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, corporate & incorporation, finance and 2 other areas of law.
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Derek M James is a formation, bankruptcy, environmental, and energy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia Virginia (2006). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D. High, 2005) and Stanford University (B.A., 2000). Provides legal services in Japanese Korean. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Derek M James is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, corporate & incorporation, finance and 2 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Derek practices in Washington, DC
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Derek M James is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in District of Columbia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Derek M James is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Derek M James is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Derek M James is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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