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About James P. Tuite at a glance
James P. Tuite is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, whistleblower, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. (1982). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Duke University (A.B. Economics, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar State Bar of Texas American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James P. Tuite is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, commercial, complex litigation and 5 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 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.
James P. Tuite is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James P. Tuite is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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