Atty. James Nelson Markels
James Nelson Markels is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice. James has been licensed for 22 years.
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James Nelson Markels is a litigation and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2004), District of Columbia (2008), and Maryland (2013). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (JD, 2004). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Nelson Markels is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice
- James has been licensed for 22 years
- James practices in Washington, DC
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Nelson Markels is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James Nelson Markels is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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