Atty. James Forrest Ritter
Mr. James Forrest Ritter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate, capital markets and 16 other areas of law.
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James Forrest Ritter is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1981). Active member of Memberships Chairman, Board of Directors, Washington Project for the Arts, 2015-present Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors, Washington Project for the Arts, 2009-2014. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Forrest Ritter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate, capital markets and 16 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices at Sheppard Mullin in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Forrest Ritter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Forrest Ritter is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →
James Forrest Ritter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Forrest Ritter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James Forrest Ritter is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 andnue, 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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