Atty. James Nystrom Burroughs

Atty. James Nystrom Burroughs

James Nystrom Burroughs is a lawyer. James received a B.S. degree from James Madison University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Washington Washington 44 yrs experience 44 year
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James Nystrom Burroughs is a Dep. Legis. Dir. to Sen. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1982). Educated at College of William and Mary (J.D., 1981) and James Madison University (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Nystrom Burroughs is a lawyer
  • James received a B.S. degree from James Madison University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 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 Nystrom Burroughs has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
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Education

J.D.
College of William and Mary
- 1981
B.S.
James Madison University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1982

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