Atty. James H. Lystad

Atty. James H. Lystad

James H. Lystad is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, real property, business law and 5 other areas of law.

Rockville Rockville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James H. Lystad at a glance

James H. Lystad is a General Counsel based in Rockville, Maryland. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988), District of Columbia (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1990), and Maryland (1991). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1988) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1984). Active member of District of Columbia Bar Maryland State and Virginia Bar Associations Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James H. Lystad is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, real property, business law and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices in Rockville, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Lystad's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James H. Lystad is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

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 H. Lystad is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James H. Lystad is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H. Lystad

Where is James H. Lystad's law office located?
James H. Lystad's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Lystad handle?
James H. Lystad focuses on employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James H. Lystad practiced law?
James H. Lystad has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James H. Lystad go to law school?
James H. Lystad earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact James H. Lystad for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1988
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1990
Maryland
Admitted: 1991
Virginia
Admitted: 1992

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