Atty. James Jeffrey Tinkham

Atty. James Jeffrey Tinkham

James Jeffrey Tinkham is a lawyer practicing corporate law, partnership law, limited liability company law and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Richmond, E.

Norfolk Norfolk 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About James Jeffrey Tinkham at a glance

James Jeffrey Tinkham is a Member based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Tinkham & McLemore. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1987) and U.S District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1987) and University of Richmond, E. Claiborne Robins School of Business (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chesapeake and American. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Jeffrey Tinkham is a lawyer practicing corporate law, partnership law, limited liability company law and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Richmond, E. Claiborne Robins School of Business in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Tinkham & McLemore in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Jeffrey Tinkham's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James Jeffrey Tinkham is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Norfolk 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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Where is James Jeffrey Tinkham's law office located?
James Jeffrey Tinkham's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Tinkham & McLemore. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Jeffrey Tinkham handle?
James Jeffrey Tinkham focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Jeffrey Tinkham practiced law?
James Jeffrey Tinkham has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James Jeffrey Tinkham go to law school?
James Jeffrey Tinkham earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact James Jeffrey Tinkham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Jeffrey Tinkham received?
James Jeffrey Tinkham's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1987
B.S.
University of Richmond, E. Claiborne Robins School of Business
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1987
U.S District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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