Atty. James M. Heaton
James M. Heaton is a lawyer practicing employment law, government/administrative law, military law.
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James M. Heaton is a employment, government, and military attorney based in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1982). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1982) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Fort Belvoir, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Heaton is a lawyer practicing employment law, government/administrative law, military law
- James received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James practices in Fort Belvoir, VA
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James M. Heaton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Heaton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James M. Heaton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James M. Heaton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
James M. Heaton is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Belvoir are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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