Atty. James Nelson Christman
James Nelson Christman is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate practice, environmental and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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James Nelson Christman is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, environmental, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Nelson Christman is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate practice, environmental and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Richmond, VA
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James Nelson Christman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Nelson Christman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James Nelson Christman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Nelson Christman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James Nelson Christman is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →
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 Richmond 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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