Atty. James L Devall
James L Devall is a lawyer practicing aviation, international aviation, airline regulation. James received a B.A. degree from Kansas University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years.
Airline Regulation & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 58+ Years Experience
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About James L Devall at a Glance
James L Devall is a aviation and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1968). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1967) and Kansas University (B.A. Tufts, 1963). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James L Devall
- James L Devall is a lawyer practicing aviation, international aviation, airline regulation
- James received a B.A. degree from Kansas University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
- James practices in Washington, DC
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James L Devall's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L Devall handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Aviation Law in Washington
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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International Law in Washington
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Washington Choose James L Devall
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James L Devall's practice in the field of aviation and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James L Devall brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering aviation and international, James L Devall can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means James L Devall attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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