Atty. James A. Backstrom
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2012. Principal Author: Criminal Antitrust Litigation Handbook, Second Edition, American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law, 2006.
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James A. Backstrom is a Principal based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practforg at James A. Backstrom. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976), District of Columbia (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1976) and Northwestern University (B.S.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2012
Principal Author
- Criminal Antitrust Litigation Handbook, Second Edition, American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law, 2006
- Panelist, "Detecting Illegal Behavior within the Company: Audits, Bounties & Leniency", American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law, Washington, DC, 2009
- Chief, Dallas Field Office, Antitrust Division, U.S
- Department of Justice, 1982-1987
- Special Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1981-1982
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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