Atty. James Benjamin Toohey

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.

Fairfax Fairfax 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About James Benjamin Toohey at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James Benjamin Toohey's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is James Benjamin Toohey's law office located?
James Benjamin Toohey's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is James B. Toohey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Benjamin Toohey handle?
James Benjamin Toohey focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Benjamin Toohey practiced law?
James Benjamin Toohey has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James Benjamin Toohey go to law school?
James Benjamin Toohey earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1970
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1970
Virginia
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1986

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