Atty. James Alan Huizinga

Atty. James Alan Huizinga

Mr. James Alan Huizinga is a lawyer practicing debt / lending agreements, financial institutions regulatory, financial services/consumer class actions and 11 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James Alan Huizinga at a glance

James Alan Huizinga is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1981), District of Columbia (1992), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1981) and Occidental College (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Alan Huizinga is a lawyer practicing debt / lending agreements, financial institutions regulatory, financial services/consumer class actions and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Occidental College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Huizinga's Areas of Practice

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

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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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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

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Where is James Alan Huizinga's law office located?
James Alan Huizinga's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sidley Austin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Huizinga handle?
James Alan Huizinga focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Alan Huizinga practiced law?
James Alan Huizinga has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Alan Huizinga go to law school?
James Alan Huizinga earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact James Alan Huizinga for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Alan Huizinga received?
James Alan Huizinga's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1981
A.B.
Occidental College
- 1978

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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