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