Atty. James Edward Yoakum
James Edward Yoakum is a lawyer. James received a B.S.E. degree from University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Business in 2007, and has been licensed for 8 years.
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James Edward Yoakum is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2018). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 2018) and University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Business (B.S.E., 2007). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Edward Yoakum is a lawyer
- James received a B.S.E. degree from University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Business in 2007, and has been licensed for 8 years
- James practices at Dechert LLP in Philadelphia, PA
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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