Atty. James McCleary

Atty. James McCleary

James McCleary is a lawyer practicing environmental law. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Washington Washington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James McCleary at a glance

James McCleary is an US Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988) and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at Catholic University of America J.D. (—) and State University of New York at Albany B.A. (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James McCleary is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James McCleary's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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James McCleary focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
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James McCleary has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Practice Areas

Education

Catholic University of America J.D.
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State University of New York at Albany B.A.
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Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990

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