Atty. James P. McDonald
James P. McDonald is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, litigation, criminal defense.
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James P. McDonald is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at James A. Mcdonald. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on formation, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997), District of Columbia (2004), New York Hawaii (2010), and California (2012). Educated at University of Michigan J.D. (—) and Antioch College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James P. McDonald is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, litigation, criminal defense
- James received a B.A. degree from Antioch College, and has been licensed for 29 years
- James practices at James A. Mcdonald 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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