Atty. James A. Dunbar

Atty. James A. Dunbar

James A. Dunbar is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, corporate governance and investigations, appellate litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Towson Towson 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Dunbar at a glance

James A. Dunbar is a Partner based in Towson, Maryland, practicing at Venable LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, class action, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1981) and District of Columbia (1985). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Haverford College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Towson, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Dunbar is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, corporate governance and investigations, appellate litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Venable LLP in Towson, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Dunbar's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James A. Dunbar is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Towson 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 James A. Dunbar

Where is James A. Dunbar's law office located?
James A. Dunbar's law practice is located in Towson, Maryland. The firm is Venable LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Dunbar handle?
James A. Dunbar focuses on trusts, business, class action, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James A. Dunbar practiced law?
James A. Dunbar has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James A. Dunbar go to law school?
James A. Dunbar earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James A. Dunbar for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Dunbar directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James A. Dunbar received?
James A. Dunbar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Haverford College
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985

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