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James A. Bruton III is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Williams And Connolly Llp. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, tax, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1975) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Courts of Appeals, First, (1982). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Taxation, 1978) and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar (Member, Section of Taxation) Federal and American (Member, Sections on: Criminal Justice Litigation Taxation Co-Chair: Tax Litigation Committee, Litigation Section, 2000-2001) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James A. Bruton III is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business, transactions, and tax, corporate governance and compliance and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, DC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Bruton III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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