Atty. James Allan Patterson
James Allan Patterson is a lawyer practicing civil law, criminal law, real estate. James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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James Allan Patterson is a criminal defense, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Newport News, Virginia. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1992) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Allan Patterson is a lawyer practicing civil law, criminal law, real estate
- James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices in Newport News, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Allan Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Allan Patterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Allan Patterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Newport News 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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