Atty. Gerald Paxson James

Atty. Gerald Paxson James

Gerald Paxson James is a lawyer practicing land use, subdivisions, commercial real estate title and 3 other areas of law. Gerald received a M.B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1983, and has been licensed for 43 years.

McLean McLean 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Paxson James at a glance

Gerald Paxson James is a residential, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and insurance attorney based in McLean, Virginia. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1983). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1983) and Lehigh University (M.B.A. United, 1983). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Paxson James is a lawyer practicing land use, subdivisions, commercial real estate title and 3 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a M.B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1983, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Gerald practices in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Paxson James's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

Gerald Paxson James is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Gerald Paxson James is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Commercial Real Estate

Gerald Paxson James is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

Gerald Paxson James is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Gerald Paxson James is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 McLean 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 Gerald Paxson James

Where is Gerald Paxson James's law office located?
Gerald Paxson James's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Paxson James handle?
Gerald Paxson James focuses on residential, real estate, commercial re, zoning, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Gerald Paxson James practiced law?
Gerald Paxson James has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Gerald Paxson James go to law school?
Gerald Paxson James earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.B.A. United, 1983).
How can I contact Gerald Paxson James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1983
M.B.A. United
Lehigh University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1983

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