Atty. James Lloyd Whitten

Atty. James Lloyd Whitten

James Lloyd Whitten is a lawyer. James received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Chevy Chase Chevy Chase 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James Lloyd Whitten at a glance

James Lloyd Whitten is an attorney based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Florida (1969), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1971), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1974), and District of Columbia (1978). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1969) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1964). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Lloyd Whitten is a lawyer
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices in Chevy Chase, MD

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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James Lloyd Whitten's law practice is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Lloyd Whitten has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
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James Lloyd Whitten earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1964).
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1969
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1978

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