Atty. James Edward Crossan

Atty. James Edward Crossan

James Edward Crossan is a lawyer practicing commercial and civil litigation, employment law, construction litigation and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, College Park in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Annapolis Annapolis 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Crossan at a glance

James Edward Crossan is a Partner based in Annapolis, Maryland, practicing at Liff, Walsh & Simmons. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1997), District of Columbia (1999), United States District Court for the District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circu (1999), and Florida (2021). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Maryland, College Park (B.A., 1992). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association Bar Associations of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County Federal Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Edward Crossan is a lawyer practicing commercial and civil litigation, employment law, construction litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, College Park in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Liff, Walsh & Simmons in Annapolis, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Crossan's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

James Edward Crossan is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Maryland →

Employment Law

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

James Edward Crossan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Edward Crossan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Edward Crossan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Construction Law

James Edward Crossan is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Edward Crossan

Where is James Edward Crossan's law office located?
James Edward Crossan's law practice is located in Annapolis, Maryland. The firm is Liff, Walsh & Simmons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Crossan handle?
James Edward Crossan focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Edward Crossan practiced law?
James Edward Crossan has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Edward Crossan go to law school?
James Edward Crossan earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James Edward Crossan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Maryland, College Park
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999
United States District Court for the District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circu
Admitted: 1999
Florida
Admitted: 2021

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