Atty. James A. Lyons, Jr.

Atty. James A. Lyons, Jr.

James A. Lyons, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate, housing and urban affairs, fair housing.

Washington Washington 69 yrs experience 69 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Lyons, Jr. at a glance

James A. Lyons, Jr. is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Coan & Lyons. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1957), District of Columbia (1970), and U.S. Claims Court (1970). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1956) and St. Joseph's University (B.S., 1953). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A. Lyons, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate, housing and urban affairs, fair housing
  • James A. received a B.S. degree from St. Joseph's University in 1953, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • James A. practices at Coan & Lyons in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Lyons, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Lyons, Jr.

Where is James A. Lyons, Jr.'s law office located?
James A. Lyons, Jr.'s law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Coan & Lyons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Lyons, Jr. handle?
James A. Lyons, Jr. focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James A. Lyons, Jr. practiced law?
James A. Lyons, Jr. has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did James A. Lyons, Jr. go to law school?
James A. Lyons, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1956); (B.S., 1953).
How can I contact James A. Lyons, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1956
B.S.
St. Joseph's University
- 1953

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1957
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1970

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