Atty. James A. Howard
James A. Howard is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law.
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About James A. Howard at a glance
James A. Howard is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Howard & Howard, P.C.. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1950) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1978). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1976) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia and American. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. Howard is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 76 years
- James practices at Howard & Howard, P.C. in Virginia Beach, VA
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James A. Howard's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Howard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James A. Howard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James A. Howard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James A. Howard is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James A. Howard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James A. Howard is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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