Atty. James Douglas Whitaker

Atty. James Douglas Whitaker

James Douglas Whitaker is a lawyer practicing administrative law, employment & labor, immigration and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Omaha Omaha 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James Douglas Whitaker at a glance

James Douglas Whitaker is a employment, immigration, litigation, and government attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Kansas (2000), Missouri (2001), and Texas (2006). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D., 2000) and Northwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1997). Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Douglas Whitaker is a lawyer practicing administrative law, employment & labor, immigration and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas Whitaker's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Douglas Whitaker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

James Douglas Whitaker is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Nebraska →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Douglas Whitaker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James Douglas Whitaker is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Douglas Whitaker

Where is James Douglas Whitaker's law office located?
James Douglas Whitaker's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas Whitaker handle?
James Douglas Whitaker focuses on employment, immigration, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has James Douglas Whitaker practiced law?
James Douglas Whitaker has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Douglas Whitaker go to law school?
James Douglas Whitaker earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact James Douglas Whitaker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 2000
B.S.
Northwest Missouri State University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 2000
Missouri
Admitted: 2001
Texas
Admitted: 2006

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