Atty. James J. Faris

Atty. James J. Faris

Mr. James J.

Washington Washington 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About James J. Faris at a glance

James J. Faris is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at James J. Faris. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1966), District of Columbia (1967), and U.S. Supreme Court (1969). Educated at Duke University (LL.B., 1966) and Duke University (B.A., 1960). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James J. Faris is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, administration law, probate law and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1960, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices at James J. Faris in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Faris's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James J. Faris is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in District of Columbia →

Trusts

James J. Faris is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in District of Columbia →

Probate

James J. Faris is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James J. Faris is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James J. Faris is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Faris

Where is James J. Faris's law office located?
James J. Faris's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is James J. Faris. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Faris handle?
James J. Faris focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James J. Faris practiced law?
James J. Faris has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James J. Faris go to law school?
James J. Faris earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact James J. Faris for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Duke University
- 1966
B.A.
Duke University
- 1960

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1966
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969

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