Atty. James P. McElligott

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.

Richmond Richmond 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James P. McElligott at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James P. McElligott's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Employment Contracts

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P. McElligott

Where is James P. McElligott's law office located?
James P. McElligott's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. McElligott handle?
James P. McElligott focuses on employment, class action, employment contracts, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James P. McElligott practiced law?
James P. McElligott has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James P. McElligott go to law school?
James P. McElligott earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (—).
How can I contact James P. McElligott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James P. McElligott received?
James P. McElligott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1973
University of Illinois B.A. Economics University of Illinois B.A. with highest honors 1970
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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