Atty. James Kay Vines

Atty. James Kay Vines

James Kay Vines is a lawyer practicing environmental health and safety, toxic tort litigation, appellate practice. James received a B.S. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Washington Washington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James Kay Vines at a glance

James Kay Vines is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at King And Spalding Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), Georgia (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1991), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1988) and Washington & Lee University (B.S., 1981). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Kay Vines is a lawyer practicing environmental health and safety, toxic tort litigation, appellate practice
  • James received a B.S. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at King & Spalding LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Kay Vines's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kay Vines 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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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James Kay Vines is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Kay Vines

Where is James Kay Vines's law office located?
James Kay Vines's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is King And Spalding Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kay Vines handle?
James Kay Vines focuses on personal injury, litigation, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Kay Vines practiced law?
James Kay Vines has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Kay Vines go to law school?
James Kay Vines earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact James Kay Vines for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1988
B.S.
Washington & Lee University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
Georgia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992
Tennessee
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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