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About James E. Williams at a glance
James E. Williams is a criminal defense, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1980) and Maryland (1983). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1980) and University of New York at Brockport (B.S., 1973). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Williams is a lawyer practicing criminal litigation, civil litigation, real estate law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of New York at Brockport in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices in Washington, DC
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James E. Williams's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E. Williams is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James E. Williams is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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