Atty. James J. Hanagan

Atty. James J. Hanagan

James J. Hanagan is a lawyer practicing land use and zoning, domestic, personal injury.

Alexandria Alexandria 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About James J. Hanagan at a glance

James J. Hanagan is a personal injury and zoning attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1977). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1977) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J. Hanagan is a lawyer practicing land use and zoning, domestic, personal injury
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Hanagan's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Land Use & Zoning

James J. Hanagan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Alexandria 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 J. Hanagan

Where is James J. Hanagan's law office located?
James J. Hanagan's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Hanagan handle?
James J. Hanagan focuses on personal injury, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James J. Hanagan practiced law?
James J. Hanagan has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James J. Hanagan go to law school?
James J. Hanagan earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James J. Hanagan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1977
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1977

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