Atty. James Joseph Benson

Atty. James Joseph Benson

James Joseph Benson is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, securities, private equity and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from New York University in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About James Joseph Benson at a glance

James Joseph Benson is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hogan Lovells Us Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2007) and New York University (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Joseph Benson is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, securities, private equity and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from New York University in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Benson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Benson 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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 Joseph Benson

Where is James Joseph Benson's law office located?
James Joseph Benson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hogan Lovells Us Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Benson handle?
James Joseph Benson focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Joseph Benson practiced law?
James Joseph Benson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Joseph Benson go to law school?
James Joseph Benson earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact James Joseph Benson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2007
B.A.
New York University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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