Atty. James Carlsen

Atty. James Carlsen

James Carlsen is a lawyer practicing government contracts, corporate transactions, litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chevy Chase Chevy Chase 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James Carlsen at a glance

James Carlsen is a business, white collar, litigation, government, and international attorney based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1981), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1981), Virginia (1986), and District of Columbia (1986). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. Notre, 1987) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Carlsen is a lawyer practicing government contracts, corporate transactions, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Chevy Chase, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Carlsen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Carlsen 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.

James Carlsen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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

James Carlsen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Carlsen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

James Carlsen is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chevy Chase are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Carlsen

Where is James Carlsen's law office located?
James Carlsen's law practice is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Carlsen handle?
James Carlsen focuses on business, white collar, litigation, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Carlsen practiced law?
James Carlsen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Carlsen go to law school?
James Carlsen earned their education at (LL.M. Notre, 1987); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Carlsen for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Notre
Georgetown University
- 1987
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1981
Virginia
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986

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