Atty. James A. Sherman
James A. Sherman is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, government, regulatory and criminal investigations, sec enforcement defense.
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James A. Sherman is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, securities, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1999) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at College of William & Mary School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Virginia State University (B.S. Marketing, 1996). Active member of District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. Sherman is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, government, regulatory and criminal investigations, sec enforcement defense
- James A. received a B.S. degree from Virginia State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James A. practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Washington, DC
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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.
James A. Sherman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
James A. Sherman is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James A. Sherman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James A. Sherman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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