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James M. Spears is a litigation, government, and international attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law J.D. (—) and Texas Tech University B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James M. Spears is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative law, antitrust and trade regulation and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Texas Tech University, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices in Alexandria, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Spears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James M. Spears is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James M. Spears is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
James M. Spears is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Alexandria 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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