Atty. James A Hourihan

Atty. James A Hourihan

Mr. James A Hourihan is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration and employment, environmental law.

Washington Washington 65 yrs experience 65 year
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About James A Hourihan at a glance

James A Hourihan is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hogan Lovells Us Llp. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on environmental and adr. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Sixth and Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals f (1961). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1961) and Lafayette College (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Bar Association of The District of Columbia. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James A Hourihan is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration and employment, environmental law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • James practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James A Hourihan's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James A Hourihan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Where is James A Hourihan's law office located?
James A Hourihan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hogan Lovells Us Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Hourihan handle?
James A Hourihan focuses on environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James A Hourihan practiced law?
James A Hourihan has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did James A Hourihan go to law school?
James A Hourihan earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (A.B., 1958).
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What awards or recognition has James A Hourihan received?
James A Hourihan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1961
A.B.
Lafayette College
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Sixth and Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals f
Admitted: 1961

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