Atty. Heather Anne James

Atty. Heather Anne James

Ms. Heather Anne James is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, government contracts, audits and investigations and 20 other areas of law.

Baltimore Baltimore 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Heather Anne James at a glance

Heather Anne James is a Counsel based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, ip, and construction. Admitted to practice in Virginia District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court: Eastern District of (1999). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and George Mason University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Heather Anne James is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, government contracts, audits and investigations and 20 other areas of law
  • Heather received a B.A. degree from George Mason University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Heather practices at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P. in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Anne James's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather Anne James

Where is Heather Anne James's law office located?
Heather Anne James's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Anne James handle?
Heather Anne James focuses on contracts, employment, business, ip, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Heather Anne James practiced law?
Heather Anne James has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Heather Anne James go to law school?
Heather Anne James earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Heather Anne James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
George Mason University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Virginia District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court: Eastern District of
Admitted: 1999

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