Atty. H. James Douds

Atty. H. James Douds

H. James Douds is a lawyer practicing association law.

Washington Washington 71 yrs experience 71 year
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About H. James Douds at a glance

H. James Douds is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1955), U.S. Supreme Court (1969), Maryland (1980), and District of Columbia (1981). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1955) and West Virginia University (A.B., 1952). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • H. James Douds is a lawyer practicing association law
  • H. James received a A.B. degree from West Virginia University in 1952, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • H. James practices in Washington, DC

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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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H. James Douds has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
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H. James Douds earned their education at (J.D., 1955); (A.B., 1952).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1955
A.B.
West Virginia University
- 1952

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1955
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969
Maryland
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981

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