Atty. James Cerven
James Cerven is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation. James received a B.A. degree from University of Idaho in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.
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James Cerven is a business and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2004) and District of Columbia (2005). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2004) and University of Idaho (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Cerven is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Idaho in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
- James practices in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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