Atty. James Eric Highsmith

Atty. James Eric Highsmith

James Eric Highsmith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction litigation, civil litigation. James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Stafford Stafford 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (571) 234-8342

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About James Eric Highsmith at a glance

James Eric Highsmith is a construction, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Stafford, Virginia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Southern California (B.B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Stafford, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Eric Highsmith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction litigation, civil litigation
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices in Stafford, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Eric Highsmith's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

James Eric Highsmith is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

James Eric Highsmith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Eric Highsmith is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Stafford 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 venue, 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.

Looking for additional Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Stafford or all attorneys in Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Eric Highsmith

Where is James Eric Highsmith's law office located?
James Eric Highsmith's law practice is located in Stafford, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Eric Highsmith handle?
James Eric Highsmith focuses on construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Eric Highsmith practiced law?
James Eric Highsmith has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Eric Highsmith go to law school?
James Eric Highsmith earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James Eric Highsmith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1995
B.B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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