Atty. James B. Moorhead
James B. Moorhead is a lawyer practicing class actions, complex litigation, congressional oversight & investigations and 8 other areas of law.
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James B. Moorhead is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Steptoe Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1982), Virginia (1982), New York (1983), and Maryland (1990). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Harvard University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Northern Virginia Technology Council Maryland High Technology Council. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James B. Moorhead is a lawyer practicing class actions, complex litigation, congressional oversight & investigations and 8 other areas of law
- James B. received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James B. practices at Steptoe LLP in Washington, DC
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James B. Moorhead's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Moorhead handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James B. Moorhead is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
James B. Moorhead is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James B. Moorhead is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James B. Moorhead is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 venue, 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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