Atty. James Griffith Ritter

Atty. James Griffith Ritter

James Griffith Ritter is a lawyer practicing energy, administrative law, sustainability: energy & green development and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years.

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About James Griffith Ritter at a glance

James Griffith Ritter is an Attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2011). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2004). Active member of Virginia State Bar (National Regulatory Conference Planning Committee 2011-present) Virginia Bar Association The Bar Association of the City of Richmond Energy Bar Association. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Griffith Ritter is a lawyer practicing energy, administrative law, sustainability: energy & green development and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Griffith Ritter's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Griffith Ritter is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James Griffith Ritter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James Griffith Ritter is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Richmond 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 Griffith Ritter

Where is James Griffith Ritter's law office located?
James Griffith Ritter's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Griffith Ritter handle?
James Griffith Ritter focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Griffith Ritter practiced law?
James Griffith Ritter has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James Griffith Ritter go to law school?
James Griffith Ritter earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact James Griffith Ritter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2011

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