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About James J. Keightley at a glance
James J. Keightley is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on irs, employment, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1967) and District of Columbia (1970). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D. George, 1967) and Villanova University (B.A., 1964). Active member of American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James J. Keightley is a lawyer practicing pbgc matters, bankruptcy, pension plans and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- James practices in Washington, DC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Keightley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James J. Keightley is one of 2,917 irs attorneys indexed nationally. Browse irs attorneys in District of Columbia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James J. Keightley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James J. Keightley is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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