Atty. James R. Difede

Atty. James R. Difede

James R. Difede practices at Difede Ramsdell PLLC Read Full Bio

Washington Washington 40 yrs experience 40 year
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James R. Difede is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Difede Ramsdell PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in New York (1986) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1986) and Adelphi University (B.B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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James R. Difede practices at Difede Ramsdell PLLC Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Difede's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Difede

Where is James R. Difede's law office located?
James R. Difede's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Difede Ramsdell PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Difede handle?
James R. Difede focuses on business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James R. Difede practiced law?
James R. Difede has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James R. Difede go to law school?
James R. Difede earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1986
B.B.A.
Adelphi University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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