Atty. James P. McElligott
James P. McElligott is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, employee benefits, employee benefits/executive compensation litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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James P. McElligott is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, employment contracts, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois B.A. Economics University of Illinois B.A. with highest honors 1970 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James P. McElligott is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, employee benefits, employee benefits/executive compensation litigation and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James P. McElligott is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
James P. McElligott is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Virginia →
James P. McElligott is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Virginia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James P. McElligott is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Richmond 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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