Atty. James Benjamin Toohey
James Benjamin Toohey is a lawyer practicing family. James received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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James Benjamin Toohey is a Member based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at James B. Toohey. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1970), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1970), Virginia (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1986). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1970) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1967). Active member of Fairfax, St and Joseph County and Kalamazoo County Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Benjamin Toohey is a lawyer practicing family
- James received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- James practices at James B. Toohey in Fairfax, VA
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Fairfax 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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