Atty. James L. Wadhams

Atty. James L. Wadhams

James L. Wadhams is a lawyer practicing government affairs, health care litigation, medical facility licensing and 12 other areas of law.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About James L. Wadhams at a glance

James L. Wadhams is a Partner based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Black & Wadhams. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on ip, tax, litigation, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1973), Nevada (1976), and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada United States Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1972) and Stanford University (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Member, American Health Lawyers Association Board Member, Public Education Foundation Member, American Health Lawyers Association Board Member, Las Vegas Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Chairman of the Board, Westcare Foundation. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Wadhams is a lawyer practicing government affairs, health care litigation, medical facility licensing and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Black & Wadhams in Las Vegas, NV and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Wadhams's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James L. Wadhams is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Nevada →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James L. Wadhams is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Nevada →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James L. Wadhams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nevada →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James L. Wadhams is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Nevada →

Health Care Law

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

James L. Wadhams is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Nevada →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Las Vegas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. Wadhams

Where is James L. Wadhams's law office located?
James L. Wadhams's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Black & Wadhams. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Wadhams handle?
James L. Wadhams focuses on ip, tax, litigation, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has James L. Wadhams practiced law?
James L. Wadhams has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James L. Wadhams go to law school?
James L. Wadhams earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact James L. Wadhams for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James L. Wadhams received?
James L. Wadhams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1972
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1973
Nevada
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985

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