Atty. James D. Forsyth

Atty. James D. Forsyth

Hon. James D.

Leesburg Leesburg 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James D. Forsyth at a glance

James D. Forsyth is an attorney based in Leesburg, Virginia. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. C (1974), New Hampshire (1980), and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1980). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1973) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1968). Serands clients in Leesburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Hon. James D. Forsyth is a lawyer
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Leesburg, VA

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 Leesburg 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 D. Forsyth's law office located?
James D. Forsyth's law practice is located in Leesburg, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James D. Forsyth practiced law?
James D. Forsyth has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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James D. Forsyth earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1968).
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1973
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. C
Admitted: 1974
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1980
Maine
Admitted: 1986
Virginia
Admitted: 1989

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