Atty. James Brennan Ackerman

Atty. James Brennan Ackerman

James Brennan Ackerman is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, securities, litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Washington Washington 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About James Brennan Ackerman at a glance

James Brennan Ackerman is a Staff Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmerhale. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2004) and District of Columbia (2005). Educated at George Washington University Law School (LL.M. International, 2005) and Colorado College (B.A. Political, 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Brennan Ackerman is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, securities, litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • James practices at WilmerHale in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Brennan Ackerman's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Brennan Ackerman

Where is James Brennan Ackerman's law office located?
James Brennan Ackerman's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmerhale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Brennan Ackerman handle?
James Brennan Ackerman focuses on securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Brennan Ackerman practiced law?
James Brennan Ackerman has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did James Brennan Ackerman go to law school?
James Brennan Ackerman earned their education at (LL.M. International, 2005); (B.A. Political, 2000).
How can I contact James Brennan Ackerman for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. International
George Washington University Law School
- 2005
B.A. Political
Colorado College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 2004
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005

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