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Atty. James Michael Cavanaugh

Atty. James Michael Cavanaugh

James Michael Cavanaugh is a lawyer practicing commercial, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and 17 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Washington Washington 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James Michael Cavanaugh at a glance

James Michael Cavanaugh is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Holland And Knight Llp. They haand 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Ohio (Inactive) U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1974) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Appeals Court, Federal Circuit (1977). Educated at Stanford Law School J.D. (โ€”) and The Ohio State University B.S. Behavioral Science The Ohio State University B.S. cum laude (โ€”). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of U, S, and Maritime Law Association Maritime Administrative Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • James Michael Cavanaugh is a lawyer practicing commercial, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and 17 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg 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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is James Michael Cavanaugh's law office located?
James Michael Cavanaugh's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Holland And Knight Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James Michael Cavanaugh practiced law?
James Michael Cavanaugh has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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James Michael Cavanaugh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

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Stanford Law School J.D.
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The Ohio State University B.S. Behavioral Science The Ohio State University B.S. cum laude
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio (Inactive) U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Appeals Court, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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