Atty. James David Handley

Atty. James David Handley

James David Handley is a lawyer practicing benefits/erisa, emerge, labor & employment law and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A., History, Political Science degree from Indiana University in 2008, and has been licensed for 9 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Handley at a glance

James David Handley is an Associate based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, litigation, and military. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2017). Educated at University of Maryland Carey School of Law (J.D., 2017) and Indiana University (B.A., 2008). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James David Handley is a lawyer practicing benefits/erisa, emerge, labor & employment law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A., History, Political Science degree from Indiana University in 2008, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • James practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James David Handley's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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Civil Litigation

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Military Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James David Handley

Where is James David Handley's law office located?
James David Handley's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Handley handle?
James David Handley focuses on criminal defense, employment, litigation, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James David Handley practiced law?
James David Handley has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did James David Handley go to law school?
James David Handley earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A., 2008).
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland Carey School of Law
- 2017
B.A.
Indiana University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2017

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