Atty. James M. Spears

Atty. James M. Spears

Mr. James M.

Alexandria Alexandria 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (571) 687-0612 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M. Spears at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Spears's Areas of Practice

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

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James M. Spears's law office located?
James M. Spears's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Spears handle?
James M. Spears focuses on litigation, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James M. Spears practiced law?
James M. Spears has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James M. Spears go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has James M. Spears received?
James M. Spears's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

The University of Texas School of Law J.D.
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Texas Tech University B.A.
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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