Atty. James Dillard McDonald

Atty. James Dillard McDonald

James Dillard McDonald is a lawyer practicing corporate/business, environmental. James has been licensed for 37 years.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About James Dillard McDonald at a glance

James Dillard McDonald is a business and environmental attorney based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Florida (1989) and Maryland (1995). Educated at University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (Doctor, 1989). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Dillard McDonald is a lawyer practicing corporate/business, environmental
  • James has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Dillard McDonald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Dillard McDonald 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.

James Dillard McDonald is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Dillard McDonald is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →

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 Charlottesville 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 Dillard McDonald's law office located?
James Dillard McDonald's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dillard McDonald handle?
James Dillard McDonald focuses on business, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Dillard McDonald practiced law?
James Dillard McDonald has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Dillard McDonald go to law school?
James Dillard McDonald earned their education at (Doctor, 1989).
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Education

Doctor
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1989
Maryland
Admitted: 1995

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