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Atty. James Edward Shlesinger

Atty. James Edward Shlesinger

James Edward Shlesinger is a lawyer practicing appeals, construction / development, ip litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About James Edward Shlesinger at a glance

James Edward Shlesinger is a Partner based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Shlesinger, Arkwright & Garvey, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1981) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar International Trademark Association. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Edward Shlesinger is a lawyer practicing appeals, construction / development, ip litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Shlesinger, Arkwright & Garvey, LLP in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Shlesinger's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Edward Shlesinger is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

James Edward Shlesinger is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Edward Shlesinger is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Alexandria 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Edward Shlesinger's law office located?
James Edward Shlesinger's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is Shlesinger, Arkwright & Garvey, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Shlesinger handle?
James Edward Shlesinger focuses on real estate, ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Edward Shlesinger practiced law?
James Edward Shlesinger has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James Edward Shlesinger go to law school?
James Edward Shlesinger earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James Edward Shlesinger for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Edward Shlesinger received?
James Edward Shlesinger's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1981
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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