Atty. James D. Slear

Atty. James D. Slear

James D. Slear is a lawyer practicing import and export law, international trade regulation and compliance, government and commercial contracts and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (771) 232-9635

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About James D. Slear at a glance

James D. Slear is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, white collar, and international. Admitted to practice in Nevada (Inactive) (1992) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2001). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1992) and Oregon State University (M.S. University, 1987). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James D. Slear is a lawyer practicing import and export law, international trade regulation and compliance, government and commercial contracts and 1 other area of law
  • James received a M.S. degree from Oregon State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Slear's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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White Collar Crimes

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International Law

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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 venue, 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

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Where is James D. Slear's law office located?
James D. Slear's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Slear handle?
James D. Slear focuses on contracts, white collar, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James D. Slear practiced law?
James D. Slear has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James D. Slear go to law school?
James D. Slear earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (M.S. University, 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1992
M.S. University
Oregon State University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Nevada (Inactive)
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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