Atty. James D. Wareham

Atty. James D. Wareham

Mr. James D.

Washington Washington 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (771) 328-7561

Profile Summary

About James D. Wareham at a glance

James D. Wareham is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dla Piper Llp. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, litigation, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and District of Columbia (1987). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1981). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James D. Wareham is a lawyer practicing government contracts, litigation and arbitration, regulatory and government affairs and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Wareham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. Wareham 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.

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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 D. Wareham is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James D. Wareham is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James D. Wareham is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

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

Common questions about James D. Wareham

Where is James D. Wareham's law office located?
James D. Wareham's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dla Piper Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Wareham handle?
James D. Wareham focuses on business, white collar, litigation, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James D. Wareham practiced law?
James D. Wareham has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James D. Wareham go to law school?
James D. Wareham earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact James D. Wareham for a consultation?
You can contact James D. Wareham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1986
B.S.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987

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