Atty. James Andrew Shipe

Atty. James Andrew Shipe

James Andrew Shipe is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use & zoning, commercial real estate and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Washington Washington 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About James Andrew Shipe at a glance

James Andrew Shipe is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arentfox Schiff Llp. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2007) and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 2007) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A.E. Pennsylvania, 2002). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Andrew Shipe is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use & zoning, commercial real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices at ArentFox Schiff LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Andrew Shipe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Andrew Shipe 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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Commercial Real Estate

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Land Use & Zoning

James Andrew Shipe is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Andrew Shipe

Where is James Andrew Shipe's law office located?
James Andrew Shipe's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arentfox Schiff Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Andrew Shipe handle?
James Andrew Shipe focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Andrew Shipe practiced law?
James Andrew Shipe has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James Andrew Shipe go to law school?
James Andrew Shipe earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A.E. Pennsylvania, 2002).
How can I contact James Andrew Shipe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University Law School
- 2007
B.A.E. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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