Atty. James Michael Lager

Atty. James Michael Lager

James Michael Lager is a lawyer. James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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James Michael Lager is an U.S. Accountability Off. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and California (1988). Educated at Washington College of Law, The American University (J.D., 1984) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Lager is a lawyer
  • James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Washington, DC

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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 Michael Lager has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law, The American University
- 1984
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1988

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