Atty. James Dougherty
James Dougherty is a lawyer practicing business law and transactions, government contracting. James received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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James Dougherty is a Principal based in Vienna, Virginia, practicing at Offit Kurman. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990), District of Columbia (1996), and California (2007). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Vienna, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Dougherty is a lawyer practicing business law and transactions, government contracting
- James received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- James practices at Offit Kurman in Vienna, VA and 2 others locations
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Vienna 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 venue, 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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