Atty. James Edward Betts
James Edward Betts is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation, appeals, litigation. James received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.
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James Edward Betts is an Of Counsel based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Christian & Barton, L.L.P.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1965). Educated at Harvard University (LL.M. University, 1966) and Colgate University (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair, Antitrust Law Section, 1977-1978) Third District Committee Section II (Chair 1985-1986) Disciplinary Board, 1987-1993 Standing Committee on Lawyer Discipline, 1993-1998 (Chair 1996-1998) Virginia Bar Association (President 2002, Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Edward Betts is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation, appeals, litigation
- James received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
- James practices at Christian & Barton, L.L.P. in Richmond, VA
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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 Richmond 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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