Atty. James J. Knicely
James J. Knicely is a lawyer practicing civil litigation in state and federal courts, corporate and business law (including tax-exempt organizations), real estate law.
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James J. Knicely is a Member based in Williamsburg, Virginia, practicing at The Knicely Law Firm, A Professional Corporation. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1973) and Virginia U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western District of Virginia U.S. Bankruptcy Court (1980). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1972) and George Washington University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Williamsburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. Knicely is a lawyer practicing civil litigation in state and federal courts, corporate and business law (including tax-exempt organizations), real estate law
- James received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at The Knicely Law Firm, A Professional Corporation in Williamsburg, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Knicely handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James J. Knicely is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James J. Knicely is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James J. Knicely is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Williamsburg 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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