Atty. James C. Howell

Atty. James C. Howell

James C. Howell is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial litigation, products liability.

Norfolk Norfolk 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Howell at a glance

James C. Howell is a business, product liability, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1972). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1972) and Elon College (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James C. Howell is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial litigation, products liability
  • James received a B.A. degree from Elon College in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Howell's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

James C. Howell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James C. Howell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James C. Howell is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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 Norfolk 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. Howell

Where is James C. Howell's law office located?
James C. Howell's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Howell handle?
James C. Howell focuses on business, product liability, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James C. Howell practiced law?
James C. Howell has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James C. Howell go to law school?
James C. Howell earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact James C. Howell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1972
B.A.
Elon College
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1972

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