Atty. James Harrison West
James Harrison West is a lawyer practicing business litigation, securities litigation, personal injury and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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James Harrison West is a Member based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at West & Gaarder LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1998) and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1999). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1998) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and Maryland Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Harrison West is a lawyer practicing business litigation, securities litigation, personal injury and 7 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
- James practices at West & Gaarder LLC in Baltimore, MD
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James Harrison West is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →
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.
James Harrison West is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Harrison West is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Harrison West is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Harrison West is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →
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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 Baltimore 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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