Atty. James P. Gillespie

Atty. James P. Gillespie

Mr. James P.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (771) 224-8470 Book Appointment

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About James P. Gillespie at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Gillespie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. Gillespie 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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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James P. Gillespie's law office located?
James P. Gillespie's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kirkland Ellis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Gillespie handle?
James P. Gillespie focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James P. Gillespie practiced law?
James P. Gillespie has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James P. Gillespie go to law school?
James P. Gillespie earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1988
B.S.
Grinnell College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia Indiana
Admitted: 1991

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