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James P. Gillespie is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland Ellis Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and District of Columbia Indiana (1991). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1988) and Grinnell College (B.S., 1985). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James P. Gillespie is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust, commercial
- James received a B.S. degree from Grinnell College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- James practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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