Atty. James Oliver Smith

Atty. James Oliver Smith

James Oliver Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate. James received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

McLean McLean 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James Oliver Smith at a glance

James Oliver Smith is a Hilton Worldwide based in McLean, Virginia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Florida (1997) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1997) and Duke University (A.B. University, 1991). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Oliver Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • James received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Oliver Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Oliver Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 McLean 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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Where is James Oliver Smith's law office located?
James Oliver Smith's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Oliver Smith handle?
James Oliver Smith focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Oliver Smith practiced law?
James Oliver Smith has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Oliver Smith go to law school?
James Oliver Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B. University, 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1997
A.B. University
Duke University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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