Atty. James Forrest McKell, Jr.

Atty. James Forrest McKell, Jr.

Mr. James Forrest McKell, Jr. is a lawyer practicing administrative and regulatory, business and corporate, business and 3 other areas of law.

Roanoke Roanoke 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About James Forrest McKell, Jr. at a glance

James Forrest McKell, Jr. is an Associate based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2010) and Virginia (2011). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Forrest McKell, Jr. is a lawyer practicing administrative and regulatory, business and corporate, business and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • James practices at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Forrest McKell, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Forrest McKell, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

James Forrest McKell, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

James Forrest McKell, Jr. is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Roanoke 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

Common questions about James Forrest McKell, Jr.

Where is James Forrest McKell, Jr.'s law office located?
James Forrest McKell, Jr.'s law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The firm is Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Forrest McKell, Jr. handle?
James Forrest McKell, Jr. focuses on trusts, business, real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Forrest McKell, Jr. practiced law?
James Forrest McKell, Jr. has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did James Forrest McKell, Jr. go to law school?
James Forrest McKell, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact James Forrest McKell, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact James Forrest McKell, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2010
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2010
Virginia
Admitted: 2011

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