Atty. James R. Dever
James R. Dever is a lawyer practicing adoption, adverse possession, alimony and 22 other areas of law.
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James R. Dever is a Member based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at James R. Dever, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977), Florida (1977), District of Columbia (1980), and Maryland (1981). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1976) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County and Maryland State Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar Commercial Law League of America. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R. Dever is a lawyer practicing adoption, adverse possession, alimony and 22 other areas of law
- James R. received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James R. practices at James R. Dever, P.C. in Rockville, MD
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James R. Dever's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Dever handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James R. Dever is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maryland →
James R. Dever is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Maryland →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James R. Dever is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maryland →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James R. Dever is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James R. Dever is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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