Atty. James Ernest Gauch

Atty. James Ernest Gauch

Mr. James Ernest Gauch is a lawyer practicing issues & appeals, securities litigation & sec enforcement, business & tort litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (443) 909-4791

Profile Summary

About James Ernest Gauch at a glance

James Ernest Gauch is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Jones Day. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, white collar, and securities. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989) and District of Columbia (1995). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1989) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Ernest Gauch is a lawyer practicing issues & appeals, securities litigation & sec enforcement, business & tort litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices at Jones Day in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Ernest Gauch's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James Ernest Gauch is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Class Action

James Ernest Gauch is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

White Collar Crimes

James Ernest Gauch is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →

Securities Law

James Ernest Gauch is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Ernest Gauch

Where is James Ernest Gauch's law office located?
James Ernest Gauch's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ernest Gauch handle?
James Ernest Gauch focuses on personal injury, business, class action, white collar, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Ernest Gauch practiced law?
James Ernest Gauch has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Ernest Gauch go to law school?
James Ernest Gauch earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact James Ernest Gauch for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1989
B.A.
The Ohio State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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